Details for The Figures House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5315008035
Data
| Marker Number | 8035 |
| Atlas Number | 5315008035 |
| Marker Title | The Figures House |
| Index Entry | Figures House |
| Address | 407 E. Jefferson St. |
| City | Jefferson |
| County | Marion |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 373196 |
| UTM Northing | 3625135 |
| Subject Codes | Greek Revival (Architectural style); houses, residential buildings; pioneers |
| Marker Year | 1973 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text | A typical East Texas Greek revival cottage, built in 1850s by Bartholomew Figures, who had been a local innkeeper. His son, James C. Figures, was later one of the many short-term owners. Mrs. Mary Eglentine Whitfield (1852-1941), a dressmaker, owned and occupied the structure, 1883-1928. Members of J. H. Benefield's family were owner-landlords, 1936-70. In 1970, it was sold to Mrs. Tommie Wurtsbaugh Glick, an artist, who has restored it. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973 |