The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center received a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Designation from the Texas Historical Commission for their office at the historic Coffield House.
Built in the early 1930s by Rockdale businessman H.H. Coffield, the structure is clad with a petrified wood stone in addition to other architectural details. The Coffield House was featured in the 2012 book Stone-Tree Houses of Texas, written by Charles Garrett, which heralded the unique stone structure which is one of a few remaining which dot the Texas landscape.
The property also features a decorative well and detached outbuilding which was once a two-car garage. The Rockdale Chamber refers to the outbuilding as Hogan-Hall in honor of W.P. “Red” Hogan and Bill Hall whose leadership was instrumental in the 1952 re-chartering of the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce.
“The Chamber has worked hard to improve and preserve the Coffield House the past few years,” stated Executive Director Denise Brock. “We’re pleased to finally celebrate our historic marker with the community.”
The dedication ceremony is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at the Rockdale Chamber grounds. A reception with light refreshments will follow the ceremony.
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