Details for Brown-Dorsey House (Atlas Number 5329012152)
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5329012152
Data
Marker Number | 12152 |
Atlas Number | 5329012152 |
Marker Title | Brown-Dorsey House |
Index Entry | Brown-Dorsey House |
Address | 213 N. Weatherford |
City | Midland |
County | Midland |
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Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings |
Marker Year | |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
Private Property | No |
Marker Location | |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | 12" x 16" |
Marker Text | Z. Taylor and Sara Brown moved their family to Midland in 1884. A rancher and merchant, Brown had this house built in 1899. Featuring carved wood details, an art glass window, and three fireplaces connected to a single chimney, the house is believed to be the oldest dwelling in Midland. Following the deaths of Sara Brown in 1922 and Z. Taylor in 1930, the house was inherited by their daughter Sara Brown Dorsey. It remained in the family until 1969. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965 |