Historical Marker
Monroe-Crook House
Historical marker location:
707 E. Houston, Crockett, Texas
( 707 E. Houston. 1965 marker for A. T. Monroe House on same site.)
Marker installed: 1969
Built 1854 by A.T. Monroe, prominent merchant and grandnephew of U.S. President James Monroe. Style is Greek Revival. Bricks between the inner and outer walls provide insulation and strength. Attorney George W. Crook bought the house in 1911. It is now owned and preserved by his daughter.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969.