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J.C. Carr-Bob Slight House

Alpine, Brewster County

Marker Text

Bulit 1884 by an early settler, J.C. Carr. Adobe brick double walls were laid at night, slowly drying to super-strength, in time honoerd southwestern manner. Five abobe rooms were added after 1903 sale to Judge R.B. Slight (1869-1953), English law clerk who came here to be a cowboy after seeing wild west shows. Judge Slight was civic leader, rancher and merchant, influential in founding Sul Ross College. He lived in this house 50 years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1968. House now owned by F.J. Ellyson.

Marker Details

Address 406 5th St.
Location Description 406 5th St., Alpine
Marker # 2669
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 16" x 12" Plate & Medallion
Code ranches/ranching; houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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