Details for Benton House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5439000374
Data
| Marker Number | 374 |
| Atlas Number | 5439000374 |
| Marker Title | Benton House |
| Index Entry | Benton House |
| Address | 1730 Sixth Ave. |
| City | Fort Worth |
| County | Tarrant |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 655528 |
| UTM Northing | 3622047 |
| Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings; Victorian (architectural term) |
| Marker Year | 1971 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text | Victorian Gingerbread Cottage. Erected by pioneer businessman Meredith A. Benton in 1898, when the 4-lot site was "out in the country," and young Mrs. Benton (formerly of St. Louis) feared the Wild West. Designed by builder's father, house has central hall, six rooms, tiled fireplaces. Mrs. Benton, an active civic worker, helped plant rose beds that now are part of famous Fort Worth Botanic Gardens. Benton family lived here until 1942. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark- 1971. Marked by Junior League of Fort Worth. |