Historical Marker
Sangster House
Historical marker location:
1113 E. Washington Ave, Navasota, Texas
( 1113 E. Washington Avenue, Navasota.)
Marker installed: 1974
Built in 1902 by Robert Andrew "Buck" Sangster (1878-1957), with part of the proceeds from a winning lottery ticket.
Constructed in the Queen Anne revival style with classic revival elements on the exterior. Curly red pine woodwork decorates the 12-room interior. Ernest Lord (1860-1941) was the architect.
The house was purchased in 1929 by Sangster's brother, W. W. Sangster, and it remained in the Sangster family until 1965. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974.