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The Parish Carriage House

Calvert, Robertson County

Marker Text

In 1892 wealthy merchant, cotton buyer, and banker L. H. Parish (1846-1924) and his wife Mattie bought this property. Soon they erected this carriage house with ornate Victorian styling to match their home. Plans for both structures came from the mail order catalogue of noted architect George Franklin Barber (1854-1915). The first floor was designed to house the bay horses, elegant carriages and also a tack and feed room. The driver's living quarters were on the second floor. Incise in base: Sponsored by Walker R. Gray, Jr.

Marker Details

Address 608 Hanna St.
Location Description
Marker # 10937
Dedicated 1980
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 30.981625, -96.668614

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