Historical Sites
Beeville and Bee County

1 - BEEVILLE ON THE POESTA << Full List >> 3 - FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

2 - COOK HOME

On Cook Road, Heading East from Tyler Street, Beeville

Built by John Cook, who was born in 1846 in Texas-bound wagon train; at 17 was in Civil War; in 1866 married Frances Miller. Lived in rock house near this site. With son, R.J., contributed much to area cattle industry with fine registered H Herefords. House erected 1897 of select long-leaf pine placed to catch gulf breezes. Each room opens on a porch. Has four fireplaces with mantels of mahogany, maple, oak. Architecture is Victorian. Owned by William D. Dugat and family since 1941.
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