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Black plaque № 17995

Matagorda, TX, United States

The Culver Home. Built in the late 1890's for owner George B. Culver. Roy Shoultz, architect. Colonial styling, with two large galleries and cupola. House built of Louisiana pine and cypress. Tile for fireplace brought from England. Distinguished visitors have included statesmen, railroad and church

leaders in Texas. Pioneer of intercoastal canal, drilled first artesian well in townsite in 1904. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967 #5317

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