Details for Robert A. Terrell Home
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5257008554
Data
Marker Number | 8554 |
Atlas Number | 5257008554 |
Marker Title | Robert A. Terrell Home |
Index Entry | Terrell, Robert A. |
Address | |
City | Terrell |
County | Kaufman |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 754393 |
UTM Northing | 3625217 |
Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings; educational topics; design and construction |
Marker Year | 1962 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | on campus of Southwestern Christian College on Bowser St., enter off US 80/Moore Ave., Terrell |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion and Plate |
Marker Text | This house replaced the 1845 log cabin of Robert A. Terrell (1820-1881), a pioneer settler for whom the town was named. Built for him in 1864, it is one of the few remaining octagon-shaped houses in Texas. Since 1897 it has been associated with a succession of schools, including Texas Military College and Southwestern Christian College, which moved here in 1950. It has served as home for college presidents, a dining hall, classroom building, and student union. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962 |