Young House

Historical marker location:

500 E. Davilla, Granger, Texas

( 500 E. Davilla, Granger)

Marker installed: 1991

Constructed in 1901 for the A. A. Young family, this residence exhibits elements of the Classical Revival and Beaux Arts styles of architecture. Its eclectic details and architectural features include large dormers, decorative balustrades and two-story columns with Corinthian capitals. The house served as a center for civic and social activity and remained in the Young family until 1951. It is a rare survivor of its type in Granger.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1991.

houses residential buildings Beaux Arts (architectural style) Classical Revival (architectural style)

The cattle industry played a significant role in the development of Texas, with cowboys driving cattle from Texas to railheads in Kansas during the late 1800s and early 1900s.