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Judge J. B. Williamson House

Marshall, Harrison County

Marker Text

Ante-bellum plantation. Built in Republic of Texas, on headright surveyed 1838. Squared log cabins (still within walls) and 12-foot hall formed original house. Greek revival crosshall structure is attributed to Augustus Phelps, noted architect of the Republic. By tradition, Sam Houston often stopped here on way to Marshall to pay court to Miss Anna Raguet. 1963-65 restoration by Mr. and Mrs. Dick Hoskins Gregg. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964

Marker Details

Address FM 449
Location Description Off FM 449 on private property. AKA Dial-Williamson House.
Marker # 10230
Dedicated 1964
Size, Type 16" x 12"
Code Greek Revival (Architectural style); houses, residential buildings; design and construction
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude 32.552058, -94.411315

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