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Black plaque № 22034

Teague, TX, United States

The Dr. Emmet Headlee House. Built 1906 in Brewer (now Teague). Builder (b. 1848 - d. 1918) was son of a Methodist preacher who was also a Confederate Army surgeon in Civil War; in turn was father and grandfather of doctors. Came to Texas 1866; became a planter, church leader, Brewer's first postmas

ter; a civic leader, peace officer, banker, druggist, school trustee, Mason, citizen influencing railroad building. This is Teague's oldest home. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965 #9884

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