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Van Zandt Cottage

Fort Worth, Tarrant County

Marker Text

Built in 1860s on stage road to Weatherford, and for generations a haven to travelers during Trinity River floods, this was the country home of Khleber Miller Van Zandt (1836-1930), who was known as "Mr. Fort Worth." A Confederate veteran, Major Van Zandt was a merchant, lawyer, banker, railroad builder, state legislator (1873), opener of frontier lands to settlement, and leader in many civic activities. Structure was restored by the state during Texas Centennial, 1936. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962

Marker Details

Address 2900 Crestline Rd.
Location Description
Marker # 5635
Dedicated 1962
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; state official; Civil War; pioneers; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 32.744022, -97.358875

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