| Marker Number |
11633 |
| Atlas Number |
5349011633 |
| Marker Title |
The Scales-Fortson House |
| Index Entry |
Scales-Fortson House, The |
| Address |
220 N. 14th Street |
| City |
Corsicana |
| County |
Navarro |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
738831 |
| UTM Northing |
3553540 |
| Subject Codes |
houses, residential buildings; Victorian (architectural term); Classical Revival (architectural style) |
| Marker Year |
1980 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
|
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text |
This residence was constructed in the 1890s by H. L. Scales, owner of a local gin and cottonseed oil mill. In 1911 it was purchased by John Thompson, president of the Corsicana National Bank. It became the home of banker and landowner Joe B. Fortson in the 1920s and remained in his family until 1976. The galleried house features Victorian and Classical Revival detailing and interior woodwork of walnut, maple, and redwood. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980 |
