Davison Home
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Marker Text: Built by Frank and Florence Haven Davison, 1895-1897. Sturdy Victorian structure, of cypress. Home of first child born in Texas City (formerly named Shoal Point). Survivor of many storms; suffered most in 1947 disaster. Davison, prominent civic leader and pioneer in Texas City, was first in many capacities: city commissioner, postmaster, school trustee, bank director. Opened the first store in Texas City, and had the first telephone.(1967)
Marker No: 15582
Medallion & Plate
Texas Historic Landmark
Geographic: 29.387255, -94.895515
Location: 109 Third Avenue, Texas City
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