Historical Marker
Nichols-Rice-Cherry House
Historical marker location:
Houston, Texas
( 400 block McKinney, Sam Houston Heritage Park)
Marker installed: 1967
Greek revival house built 1850 by Gen. Ebenezer Nichols at Congress and San Jacinto streets, sold to Wm. M. Rice, a philanthropist, 1856. Bought by Mrs. E. R. Cherry, 1897, with $25 bid on front door; moved by her to 806 Fargo. Later moved here and restored.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
Incise in base: Restored 1959 by Harris County Heritage Society.