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P. B. Maxey Home

Corrigan, Polk County

Marker Text

Built early 1860s on a 160-acre tract by P. B. Maxey, farmer and rancher. Constructed of pine logs, using pegs, square nails, and hand-riven shingles, house had two rooms and a kitchen. Remodeled 1947, the home is still in Maxey family. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968

Marker Details

Address Maxey Road
Location Description from Corrigan take US 287 about 1 mi. west to Eden St., go south to Maxey Rd., take a right, follow road up - house is on left
Marker # 10410
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 30.992489, -94.837836

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