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Monte Verdi

, Rusk County

Marker Text

Frontier version, southern Greek architecture. So placed that most of Rusk and much of Cherokee and Nacogdoches counties are visible from upstairs porch. Built on his 10,000 acre plantation by Julien Sidney Devereux (1805-56), justice of the peace, county commissioner, legislator. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964

Marker Details

Address
Location Description
Marker # 11021
Dedicated 1964
Size, Type RTHL medallion and plate
Code houses, residential buildings