| Marker Number |
4651 |
| Atlas Number |
5281004651 |
| Marker Title |
Shade Denson House |
| Index Entry |
Denson, Shade, House |
| Address |
|
| City |
Lampasas |
| County |
Lampasas |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
582677 |
| UTM Northing |
3437584 |
| Subject Codes |
houses, residential buildings; sheriffs |
| Marker Year |
1964 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
From Lampasas take 190 east about 1 mile, then go north on CR 7 about 1.3 mile. House is on south side of road just past Sparks Crossing. (MARKER REPORTED MISSING 6/23/2009) |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
Missing |
| Marker Size |
14" x 9" Plate & Medallion |
| Marker Text |
Built in Civil War era by Shadrick T. Denson, soldier of Forney's Brigade in the Confederate Army. Builder was Lampasas County sheriff, 1870-74, in time of deadly feuds. Shot in the line of duty, later died as result of wound. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964 |
