Eugene Pilot, a prominent early Texas lumberman and builder of classic beauty, built this home in 1860. The home originally stood near the Atascosito Trail on present day Boudreaux Road. The house was moved to its present location largely throught the effors of Judge Charlton and his daughter Magdalene, of Tomball. It was designated the Griffin House at the request of the donor, Ruth Griffin McCourt, in memory of her father Edmond B. Griffin and was dedicated as a museum in 1969. Its furnishings date from the 1800's. Most of the furniture came from the collecton of Miss Magdalene Charlton.