Historical Marker
Trube House
Marker installed: 1965
This Danish castle-inspired home was built in 1890 by John Clement Trube, who came in his youth from Kiel, Denmark. His architect was Alfred Muller.
A successful businessman, trube married Veronica Durst, an heir of early Texan Peter Durst; Family had nine children.
"Castle" has withstood many gulf storms: Is still owned and occupied by members of Trube family. Solid brick structure has Belgian cement finish.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965.