Details for Old Bass Home

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5181007338

Data

Marker Number 7338
Atlas Number 5181007338
Marker Title Old Bass Home
Index Entry Bass Home, Old
Address
City Denison
County Grayson
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 723395
UTM Northing 3735017
Subject Codes houses, residential buildings
Marker Year 1968
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location Loy Lake Park / Frontier Village, west side of US 75
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size Medallion & Plate
Marker Text (Originally at 215 W. Houston, Sherman) Oldest extant house in city. Erected in 1850s by Dr. R. L. Bullock. Built around typical "dog run," or entry hall. Had first window glass in county. Family home of Confederate Col. T. C. Bass since 1867. His daughter Nettie, born here 1868, lived in home 97 years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968

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