Marker Number |
10155 |
Atlas Number |
5203010155 |
Marker Title |
Edgemont |
Index Entry |
Edgemont |
Address |
|
City |
Marshall |
County |
Harrison |
UTM Zone |
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UTM Easting |
|
UTM Northing |
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Subject Codes |
houses, residential buildings; plantations; Greek Revival (Architectural style); state official |
Marker Year |
1981 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
Marker Location |
Old Longview Rd, 3 mi W of Marshall |
Private Property |
No |
Marker Condition |
In Situ |
Marker Size |
16" x 12" |
Marker Text |
Virginia native Montraville "Mont" Hall (1819-71) had this Greek revival plantation house built shortly after moving to harrison County in 1844. Designed and constructed by W. R. D. Ward, it features a distinctive portico with octagonal columns. Hall became a successful planter and a leader in politics, law, business and the area's early railroad development. His political career included service in the Texas Legislature and the 1861 State Secession Convention. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981 |