Rye-Caperton House
Albany, Shackelford County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Built in 1874, and used as an office building, this structure was moved here in 1879 from Fort Griffin. Owner Edgar Rye was a newspaper publisher, cartoonist, and held numerous elective offices. Rye sold the building in 1896 to Anna F. Caperton, who modified its appearance in 1902-06, and used it as a home. Sold again in 1906, it was converted to apartments in the 1940s, and was restored as a single family dwelling in the 1990s. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1996
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
This 1874 structure began as an office building at Fort Griffin and was moved to Albany in 1879 by owner Edgar Rye — a newspaper publisher, cartoonist, and office-holder of the rough frontier era. Anna F. Caperton bought it in 1896 and remodeled it into a home in the early 1900s. Later divided into apartments, it was restored as a single-family dwelling in the 1990s.
Why it matters
Its journey from a fort outbuilding to a family home mirrors the settling of West Texas as the military frontier gave way to established towns.
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Related people
- · Edgar Rye
- · Anna F. Caperton
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