Marker Number |
10230 |
Atlas Number |
5203010230 |
Marker Title |
Judge J. B. Williamson House |
Index Entry |
Williamson, J. B., House |
Address |
FM 449 |
City |
Marshall |
County |
Harrison |
UTM Zone |
15 |
UTM Easting |
367493 |
UTM Northing |
3602508 |
Subject Codes |
Greek Revival (Architectural style); houses, residential buildings; design and construction |
Marker Year |
1964 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
Marker Location |
Off FM 449 on private property. AKA Dial-Williamson House. |
Private Property |
Yes |
Marker Condition |
Access Restricted |
Marker Size |
16" x 12" |
Marker Text |
Ante-bellum plantation. Built in Republic of Texas, on headright surveyed 1838. Squared log cabins (still within walls) and 12-foot hall formed original house. Greek revival crosshall structure is attributed to Augustus Phelps, noted architect of the Republic. By tradition, Sam Houston often stopped here on way to Marshall to pay court to Miss Anna Raguet. 1963-65 restoration by Mr. and Mrs. Dick Hoskins Gregg. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964 |