Home of Lt. Gov. George D. Neal
504 Church St., Navasota, TX, USA
Texas, USA
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EST. 1853
EST. 1853
1853
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION at Home of Lt. Gov. George D. Neal.
The Texas Historical Commission Atlas records this marker as in situ at the listed location. It remains part of the state marker inventory; the placement description and coordinates in this row follow the current official Atlas record and should be field-verified before publication.
About Home of Lt. Gov. George D. Neal
George D. Neal, born in Virginia in 1853, moved to Washington County, Texas, in 1866 and later settled in Navasota, purchasing this house in 1883. He served as county judge, city attorney, and state senator before being elected lieutenant governor of Texas in 1902 and 1904. He retired from politics in 1907 and resumed practicing law.
HISTORY HAPPENED HERE at Home of Lt. Gov. George D. Neal
(Oct. 7, 1853 - July 13, 1916) Born in Amelia County, Va. The Neal Family moved to Washington County, Texas, in 1866. Neal, after attending Baylor University, was admitted to the Bar in 1876. He married Fannie C. Brooks in Oct. 1880, moved to Navasota in 1881, and purchased this residence in 1883. The couple had 3 children. Neal served as county judge, 1884-86; city attorney, 1888-96; and as a State Senator, 1896-1902. He was elected Lieutenant Governor in 1902 and 1904, serving with Gov. S. W. T. Lanham. Neal retired from politics in 1907 and returned here to practice law. Source: https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/Details/5185008604
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