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Ferguson Home

Temple, Bell County

Marker Text

Built 1907 for James E. and Miriam A. Ferguson, each later elected twice to governor's office in Texas. Mrs. Ferguson was the first woman elected Governor in any state. During their terms the Texas Highway Department and public schools achieved great importance. This was family home until Jim Ferguson became Governor in 1915, and again from 1917 to 1925, when Mrs. Ferguson was first inaugurated. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

Marker Details

Address 518 N. 7th St.
Location Description SW corner N. 7th Street and W. French Avenue. House is private property. Marker reported missing Nov. 2006.
Marker # 1591
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type RTHL medallion and plate
Code governors; houses, residential buildings; women, women's history topics
Latitude, Longitude 31.10324, -97.343178

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