Details for Falconer Home
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5145001560
Data
Marker Number | 1560 |
Atlas Number | 5145001560 |
Marker Title | Falconer Home |
Index Entry | Falconer Home |
Address | 433 Agnes Ave. |
City | Marlin |
County | Falls |
UTM Zone | |
UTM Easting | |
UTM Northing | |
Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings; educational topics |
Marker Year | 1983 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | 433 Agnes Ave., Marlin |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion and Plate |
Marker Text | Constructed in 1880, this home originally housed a private boys' school known as Stafford Military Academy. When financial difficulties forced the school to close in 1886, it was purchased as a residence by Willis Lang Falconer, who had moved to Marlin from Mississippi in 1885. Falconer's family became well-known for its community service and maintained the home for more than 80 years. An interesting feature of the house is its formal Doric temple facade. |