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Marker Text: ​Built by John Cook, who was born 1846 in Texas-bound wagon train; at 17 was in Civil War; in 1866 married Frances Miller. Lived in rock house, near this site. With son, R.J., contributed much to area cattle industry, with fine registered Herefords. House, erected 1897 of select long-leaf pine, placed to catch Gulf breezes. Each room opens on a porch. Has 4 fireplaces, with mantels of mahogany, maple, oak. Architecture is Victorian. (1966)

Marker No: 1050

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

Geographic: 28.307810,-97.732536

Location: 1001 West Cook Street, Beeville