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Turner Home

Longview, Gregg County

Marker Text

Built in 1874, two years after town was established. A fireplace in each room, a stairway of carved walnut. Builder J. C. Turner, Sr., was first East Texan to import jersey cattle. Skilled horseman, thoroughbred owner. Old well and dairy house nearby.

Marker Details

Address 503 E. Methvin St.
Location Description
Marker # 10001
Dedicated 1964
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 32.489384, -94.732146

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