Historical Markers of Texas logo

Historical Markers of Texas

Back to McLennan County

Glenn and Mary Gulledge Crain House

McGregor, McLennan County

Marker Text

Glenn and Mary Gulledge Crain House Glenn Crain (1869-1949) moved to McGregor with his family prior to 1886, when his father was elected the city's first mayor. Crain began selling insurance and, in 1890, married Mary E. Gulledge (1868-1960). They hired Charles Walsh to build this home in 1892. The couple, active in the local Methodist church, raised their family here, and subsequent generations owned and occupied the home until 2000. The house was designed in the Shingle Style, rare in Texas. Features include a cross gable plan and a unique semi-circular belvedere on the front gable end. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2002

Marker Details

Address 705 S. Adams St
Location Description 705 S. Adams St
Marker # 12897
Dedicated 2002
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code Shingle (Architectural style); houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 31.431829, -97.406124

Map