Details for Old G. D. Tarlton House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5217002088
Data
| Marker Number | 2088 |
| Atlas Number | 5217002088 |
| Marker Title | Old G. D. Tarlton House |
| Index Entry | Tarlton, G. D., House |
| Address | 211 North Pleasant Street |
| City | Hillsboro |
| County | Hill |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 676994 |
| UTM Northing | 3543376 |
| Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings; Victorian (architectural term) |
| Marker Year | 1972 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | 211 North Pleasant Street, Hillsboro |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 16" x 12" |
| Marker Text | Victorian style. Built in 1895 by noted attorney Greene Duke Tarlton (1852-1931), from Louisiana. House was one of finest in town, with hand-carved mantels, stained glass windows, "speaking tube" between kitchen and third floor bedroom, and a dumbwaiter. Cistern on back porch supplied cool water all year round. Outbuildings included stable and coach house. On grounds were grape arbor, orchard, and garden. Restored by Dana L. Bennett. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -- 1972 |