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Trammell House

Sweetwater, Nolan County

Marker Text

Rancher and banker Thomas Trammell (1848-1919) was called the "Father of Sweetwater." He hired noted California architect John Young to design this house. Trammell, who helped bring railroads to Sweetwater, knew of Young's design work for the Santa Fe Railway. Built in 1911-13, this house reflects the Mission Revival-Prairie School style of architecture and features a unique atrium. From 1923 to 1936 the house served as the only hospital in the area. Later Trammell's daughter and her family occupied the home. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1996 Incise on base: Restored by Raymond and Beverly (Raspberry) Stone in 1991

Marker Details

Address 1400 Sam Houston
Location Description 1400 Sam Houston, Sweetwater
Marker # 5551
Dedicated 1996
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code railroad; houses, residential buildings; design and construction
Latitude, Longitude 32.454118, -100.405009

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