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William H. Humphries Home

Edgewood, Van Zandt County

Marker Text

William Henry (1862-1917) and Molly (1867-1945) Humphries joined a large migration of Mississippi families to Edgewood in the early 1890s. Humphries opened a general store, acquired many acres of farmland, and became a business leader in the growing community. He built this frame Victorian residence in 1893-1894. Here Molly was often hostess to civic and church groups. The home was also occupied by the Humphries' two sons, James Eldridge and Shelton Cullen. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976

Marker Details

Address 201 S. Main
Location Description
Marker # 11421
Dedicated 1976
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; Victorian (architectural term); markets, merchantiles
Latitude, Longitude 32.696396, -95.886761

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