Family History
The, mid-1840s house was constructed by Thomas Jefferson Allcorn on land inherited from his father, Elijah Allcorn, one of Stephen F. Austin’s original 300 colonists in Texas. As Allcorn’s family and fortune grew, the house was improved and expanded. The Kokemoor family acquired the home in 1887. To accommodate occupancy by extended family, a kitchen wing was added in the 1890s and an east bedroom wing was added about 1900. Installation of electricity and bathrooms in the 1940s modernized the house.
The 1840s portion of the house reflects early Texas vernacular building tradition and is one of the best preserved examples of the period in Washington County
The Kokemoor additions reflect the evolution of Texas’ agricultural system from a plantation-based economy to one of smaller, family-run farms.
Services Provided
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★Full Architectural Services to convert the historic home into a Bed & Breakfast
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★Measured Drawings
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★Historical Research
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★Paint Analysis
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★Rehabilitation Tax Certificate Application
Location
The Allcorn House
Bed & Breakfast
4625 Old Independence Road
Brenham, Texas
Telephone: 979-836-6717
