Details for L. T. Lester Home
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5381002983
Data
Marker Number | 2983 |
Atlas Number | 5381002983 |
Marker Title | L. T. Lester Home |
Index Entry | Lester, L. T. Home |
Address | 310 8th St |
City | Canyon |
County | Randall |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 231842 |
UTM Northing | 3874784 |
Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings |
Marker Year | 1967 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | 310 8th Street, Canyon |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | 14" x 24" |
Marker Text | Built 1904; mantel pieces for 4 fireplaces, 2 marble lavatories bought in Kansas City, Mo. Site of political, social, church gatherings. Lester - buffalo hunter and cattleman - settled here, 1889; opened first bank, 1900. Active in civic affairs, he helped bring West Texas State University here, 1910. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967 |