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Humphris-Humphreys House

Marfa, Presidio County

Marker Text

This was the home of rancher, merchant and community leader John Humphris and his wife Mary. Built in 1883 by local builder Saturnino Naborette, the house represents traditional building methods of early pioneer days in west Texas, with a central hallway with four rooms on either side. The house was purchased in 1915 by schoolteacher Sally Humphreys, wife of rancher Joe Humphreys, who ran a boardinghouse here until 1937. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1996

Marker Details

Address 110 W. San Antonio St.
Location Description
Marker # 2597
Dedicated 1996
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 30.312098, -104.022328

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