Details for W. D. Berry Home
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5487005669
Data
Marker Number | 5669 |
Atlas Number | 5487005669 |
Marker Title | W. D. Berry Home |
Index Entry | Berry, W. D., Home |
Address | 2429 Texas St. |
City | Vernon |
County | Wilbarger |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 473090 |
UTM Northing | 3779333 |
Subject Codes | Colonial Revival; judges; houses, residential buildings; law, lawyers |
Marker Year | 1981 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | 2429 Texas St., Vernon |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion and Plate |
Marker Text | Completed in 1906, this Colonial Revival residence was constructed for Sterling P. Huff. An attorney, Huff became Justice of the 46th District Court and was later elected to the 7th Court of Civil Appeals. In 1914 local attorney William David Berry purchased the home. A former educator and a prominent civic leader, Berry served as city attorney of Vernon and as Wilbarger County Attorney. The interior of the house features elaborate Victorian detailing. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981 |