Hough-Haven

Historical marker location:

Rocksprings, Texas

( corner of Austin and Sweeten Street; Rocksprings)

Marker installed: 1966

Marker size: 14" x 9"

Built 1897 by Samuel A. and Annie Bradford Hough. (Hough was one of first graduates, Texas A & M) Home of attorneys, two county judges, district clerks. Scene of numerous social events. The Houghs still own the "Haven."

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966

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