The Turner House

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Built 1886 by an attorney from Mississippi. Colonial architecture. House was enlarged from 8 to 12 rooms after 1903 purchase by Fred W. Turner, rancher and oilman. This was gathering place for area social and business leaders. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968

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Address 1202 Wallis Ave.

Location Description Wallis Avenue (US 84/US 67), N side between 7th and 8th streets. Marker reported missing Jul. 2022.

Marker # 5574

Dedicated 1968

Size, Type RTHL medallion and plate

Code houses, residential buildings; ranching; design and construction

Latitude, Longitude 31.742432, -99.329502

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