Details for Capt. Wm. E. Moore Home
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5277008211
Data
| Marker Number | 8211 |
| Atlas Number | 5277008211 |
| Marker Title | Capt. Wm. E. Moore Home |
| Index Entry | Moore, William E., Home |
| Address | 950 Moore St. |
| City | Blossom |
| County | Lamar |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 279892 |
| UTM Northing | 3726401 |
| Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings |
| Marker Year | 1965 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | RTHL medallion |
| Marker Text | Old Southern style homestead, 1871. 1 1/2 stories. Built by soldier, statesman, citizen, Capt. Wm. E. Moore and his wife, Sarah Elizabeth Neal. During Civil War, Capt. Moore commanded "Shreveport Grays." In 1872, won race for state senator, after campaign when he shared buggy with rival. Held office in administration of Governor Richard Coke, which marked end of Reconstruction in Texas. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965 |