Details for The Sturgis House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5309005433
Data
| Marker Number | 5433 |
| Atlas Number | 5309005433 |
| Marker Title | The Sturgis House |
| Index Entry | Sturgis House, The |
| Address | 1316 Washington |
| City | Waco |
| County | McLennan |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 684441 |
| UTM Northing | 3487135 |
| Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings; Victorian (architectural term) |
| Marker Year | 1971 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | across from St. Mary's |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion and Plate |
| Marker Text | Built 1887 by James N. Harris in a refined Victorian style. Bricks handmade from Brazos River sand are used throughout entire structure and servant's quarters. Walls are 13-inch, solid, with interior plaster directly applied. Roof is the original. Bought 1912 by Mr. and Mrs. James H. Sturgis, whose children James, Jr., Carroll W., and Anna Elizabeth were brought up here. Structure is now preserved by Mr. and Mrs. Carroll W. Sturgis. |