S. P. Simpson, Jr., House
Built by Samuel Pruit Simpson, Jr. (1871-1924), pioneer banker and civic leader who came to Eagle Pass from Lexington, KY., in 1883. Beginning 1889, he was associated with city's first bank, founded by his father. On December 8, 1897, he married Elisa Dolch (1876-1965) in Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, where he was later a vestryman. Designed by San Antonian Henry Phelps, constructed 1908-09 by Green Vann, this was one of first fine homes on Ceylon Street. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972
28.7128° N, 100.5009° W
Where to Find It
597 Ceylon Street (door reads 597 at bottom, but 419 at top)
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi W Church of the Redeemer Eagle Pass
- 0.3 mi S Maverick County Courthouse Eagle Pass
- 0.3 mi S Eagle Pass Post Office Eagle Pass
- 0.3 mi S Maverick County Eagle Pass
- 0.3 mi S Eagle Pass, C.S.A.
- 0.4 mi SW California Camp Eagle Pass