The H. C. Jacobs House
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Marker Text: First permanent home in Albany. Built 1875 of stone from nearby deposits by Henry Carter Jacobs (1842-94), an organizer and the first sheriff of Shackelford County. A Kentuckian, Civil War veteran, and surveyor, Jacobs platted town of Albany, donated courthouse and Presbyterian church sites, led in move for a railroad here. He was a merchant, land developer and agent, published "Albany Sun", bred fine horses, and played in cornet band. He married Mary Josephine Whately; they had five children. He and his wife helped organize Presbyterian church. Their pioneer home was restored in 1973. (1974)
Marker No: 1313
Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker
Texas Historic Landmark
Geographic: 32.725365, -99.298729
Location: Jacobs Street, Albany
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