The H.C. Jacobs House

The H.C. Jacobs House (HM1RSZ)

Location: Albany, TX 76430 Shackelford County
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N 32° 43.537', W 99° 17.942'

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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 Whatley; they have five children. He and his wife helped organize Presbyterian church. Their pioneer home was restored in 1973.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974
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HM NumberHM1RSZ
Marker Number2313
Year Placed1974
Placed ByTexas Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, April 20th, 2016 at 1:01pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 471979 N 3620908
Decimal Degrees32.72561667, -99.29903333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 43.537', W 99° 17.942'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 43' 32.22" N, 99° 17' 56.52" W
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Area Code(s)325
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 2-130 S Jacobs St, Albany TX 76430, US
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