Historical Marker
Atkins House
Marker installed: 1972
Late Greek revival style house. Probably built in 1860 by T. O. Alley (1836-1860), son of Daniel N. Alley, co-founder of Jefferson.
Over the years other notable owners have been james M. Tucker (d. ;1891), steamboatman and captain in 16th Texas Dismounted Cavalry, Confedereate Army; and W. R. Camp, an attorney. Longest ownership (1892-1923) was by W. T. Atkins (1842-1930), official of Jefferson Iron Co.
House was acquired in 1961 by Mrs. Nettie Mae Lemmon.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972.