Details for Old W. L. Nunnely Home
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5387010887
Data
Marker Number | 10887 |
Atlas Number | 5387010887 |
Marker Title | Old W. L. Nunnely Home |
Index Entry | Nunnely, W. L. |
Address | 507 Locust St. |
City | Clarksville |
County | Red River |
UTM Zone | 15 |
UTM Easting | 309880 |
UTM Northing | 3720587 |
Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings |
Marker Year | 1969 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion/Plate |
Marker Text | Built in 1868 by W. L. Nunnely. Hand-hewn oak logs over bois d'arc wood blocks are joined by wooden pegs and square nails. Spacious 22 x 20-foot rooms have oak floors and high, 12-foot ceilings. Distinctive design in ornate, hand-carved mantel is repeated in cornices and wainscoting (half paneling). As Baptist parsonage, 1912-1927, was scene of hundreds of weddings. Restored by Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Strickland, present owners. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969 |