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
