Green-Batte House

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Marker Text: Now enclosed, original cabin on site was built of logs and bricks both made nearby, 1847. Owner was George Green (1813-1885), prominent early surveyor and soldier in Battle of San Jacinto. Home was among Cameron's first. Boards were added in 1850s.
  About 1900, R. L. Batte, Sr., an oil mill owner, law officer, and capitalist, purchased home.
​  Over years, both owners added rooms. Batte reared his children and many orphans in this house. (1969) 

Marker No: 7977

Medallion & Plate 

Geographic: 

Location: Milam County Museum, 112 West 1st Street,  Cameron

Unfortunately vandals burnt down the house permission to use this photo was given by Greg Kouba

Items rescued  from inside the Green-Batte House before it was razed