Details for Inlow and Jeanette Mathews House

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507014786

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Marker Number 14786
Atlas Number 5507014786
Marker Title Inlow and Jeanette Mathews House
Index Entry Mathews, Inlow and Jeanette, House
Address FM 1277
City San Augustine
County San Augustine
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 386392
UTM Northing 3484864
Subject Codes residences; design and construction; African American topics; Greek Revival (architectural style); agriculture; county officials
Marker Year 2004
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location Off FM 1277 on private property. Map dot approximate.
Private Property Yes
Marker Condition Access Restricted
Marker Size RTHL medallion and plate
Marker Text Inlow Mathews (d. 1879) and wife Jeanette (Hoffman) (d. 1897) brought their family and slaves to San Augustine County from Alabama in 1849. Inlow was a prosperous planter, and he served several terms as county commissioner. The Mathewses built this home sometime before the Civil War, and it has remained in family ownership. The vernacular frame house reflects influences of the Greek Revival style in its symmetrical form, central gabled porch, squared posts and double-door entryway flanked by a transom and sidelights. A rear addition represents a later period of construction. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2004

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