Details for Turner Home

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5183010001

Data

Marker Number 10001
Atlas Number 5183010001
Marker Title Turner Home
Index Entry Turner Home
Address 503 E. Methvin St.
City Longview
County Gregg
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 337254
UTM Northing 3596004
Subject Codes houses, residential buildings
Marker Year 1964
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size Medallion & Plate
Marker Text Built in 1874, two years after town was established. A fireplace in each room, a stairway of carved walnut. Builder J. C. Turner, Sr., was first East Texan to import jersey cattle. Skilled horseman, thoroughbred owner. Old well and dairy house nearby.

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