Details for Marvin E. and Retta Ann Blackburn House

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5267013206

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Marker Number 13206
Atlas Number 5267013206
Marker Title Marvin E. and Retta Ann Blackburn House
Index Entry Blackburn, Marvin E. and Retta Ann, House
Address 1720 College St
City Junction
County Kimble
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 425242
UTM Northing 3373205
Subject Codes Colonial Revival; houses, residential buildings; law, lawyers; women
Marker Year 2004
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location 1720 College Street
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size Medallion & Plate
Marker Text Collin County native Marvin E. Blackburn came to Junction in 1902 to serve as County Attorney, and he remained to practice law and serve as District Judge and four terms as a state legislator. He and his wife, Retta Ann (Daugherty), reared 11 children in this house, built in 1914 according to family history. The building's design represents a transition between Queen Anne and Colonial Revival styles. Features include a double gallery porch, paired windows, tripartite windows in the gable, and sidelights and transoms around the central doorway. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2004

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