Born in 1846, Richard Henry Wood was one of the first residents of Rockport. In 1866, he partnered with James Doughty to build the first cattle pens, warehouse, and wharf at Rockport harbor, and he ran his business until the 1919 hurricane destroyed many of his holdings. Appointed alderman in 1870, he later served as mayor of Rockport and initiated the Texas Game and Fish Commission in 1907. His 1868 house exhibits many characteristics of Greek revival architecture, including its white color, columns, and wide board-and-batten siding. Until his death in 1923, his work as a land developer, rancher, and civic leader influenced Rockport’s early development and growth.