Tucker Rent House, The
5602 Franz Road
Katy , 77493
Notes: Katy Sesquicentennial marker; community marker series authorized by the state for the Texas Sesquicentennial; Reference - "Ancestral Homes of Katy", Katy Sesquicentennial Committee, 1986: Rosanne Stockdick Lopez, Historian, and Marilyn Frishman, Chairman (18 homes listed)
Directions: West from East Avenue or east from Avenue D; Home is on the north side of Franz Road, 4th building west of Katy City Park Road; marker in front of 5602 building (Casa Vilora Interiors), second building to the left/west of the home at 5602-B (Jazzy Junk)
Key Time Period: 1893 - 1919 City Beautiful - WW I
Corretions/New Research:
Marker Text: This house was built in 1905 for Martha Jane Tucker to be used as rent property. It was continually rented or sold to various owners until the mid 1950's. At this time it was purchased by Mrs. Tom Peek, the first owner to actually live in this home. In 1975 this home was purchased by Craig Black and Alice Kenney Black who restored the home and are its present owners. (1986)
Marker Type: Sesquicentennial Plaque on post
Historical Org: Texas Sesquicentennial (Community Marker)
Key Map Information: 444 U
GPS Coordinates: 29 48.105, 95 49.309
Precinct No: 3
Marker No: 257