| Marker Number |
5463 |
| Atlas Number |
5439005463 |
| Marker Title |
Thistle Hill, The Cattle Baron's Mansion |
| Index Entry |
Thistle Hill |
| Address |
1509 Pennsylvania Ave. |
| City |
Fort Worth |
| County |
Tarrant |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
655241 |
| UTM Northing |
3623504 |
| Subject Codes |
ranches/ranching; houses, residential buildings; Georgian Revial (Architectural style); design and construction; cattle, cattle industry topics |
| Marker Year |
1977 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
1509 Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Worth |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text |
Designed by Sanguinet & Staats, this Georgian Revival structure was built in 1903 for A.B. Wharton (1878-1963) and his bride Electra (1882-1925), daughter of rancher W.T. Waggoner (1852-1934). Electra named the mansion "Thistle Hill". Cattlemen-investor Winfield Scott (1849-1911) bought the home in 1910 but died before he moved in. His wife Elizabeth (1861-1935) lived here until her death. Occupied by the Girls' Service League, 1940-1968, the house was purchased in 1976 by "Save the Scott Home!" Inc. |
