Historical Marker

Davison Home

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.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967.