The site of the Luckett house was originally occupied by the Bastrop Academy,[2] one of the leading schools in Texas.

In 1856, the male part of the academy became the Bastrop Military Institute, which trained young men for service during the Civil War.

The home he built cost $14,000 and featured carved entry doors and millwork brought in by flatcar from Houston.

In 2008, the house was used in a national Verizon Wireless television advertisement campaign as part of the "Don't be afraid of dead zones" series.

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