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Marvin E. and Retta Ann Blackburn House

Junction, Kimble County

Marker Text

Collin County native Marvin E. Blackburn came to Junction in 1902 to serve as County Attorney, and he remained to practice law and serve as District Judge and four terms as a state legislator. He and his wife, Retta Ann (Daugherty), reared 11 children in this house, built in 1914 according to family history. The building's design represents a transition between Queen Anne and Colonial Revival styles. Features include a double gallery porch, paired windows, tripartite windows in the gable, and sidelights and transoms around the central doorway. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2004

Marker Details

Address 1720 College St
Location Description 1720 College Street
Marker # 13206
Dedicated 2004
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code Colonial Revival; houses, residential buildings; law, lawyers; women
Latitude, Longitude 30.488771, -99.778948

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