Birchfield - McCown House

Alvin

Year Marker Erected: 1972
Designations: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Size: Medallion & Plate
Location: SE corner of Long and Beauregard St.

Marker Text:
Built by A. J. Birchfield, first editor of Alvin "Sun", 1894. Often a storm refuge, house kept over 100 safe in famed 1900 coastal hurricane. Leading townspeople-- Greer, carleton, finger, and McCown families-- have owned this 12-room Victorian structure. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972