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The Belle Fry Gaines House

Marshall, Harrison County

Marker Text

This residence was erected for John R. (b. 1849) and Sallie Stinson (b. 1857) soon after their marriage in Sept. 1875. The wood framing around the entryway was carved to resemble cut stone. Stinson was a merchant and served one term as mayor of Marshall. In 1909 Walter D. Minton (D. 1918) bought the structure after Minton's death, his widow Belle (Fry) (d. 1978) married E. P. Gaines. She operated an antique shop in the house for many years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978

Marker Details

Address 313 W. Austin
Location Description
Marker # 10139
Dedicated 1978
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; municipal official
Latitude, Longitude 32.545976, -94.369975

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