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Gough-Hughston House

McKinney, Collin County

Marker Text

James Rowland Gough (1860-1916), a McKinney attorney, built this residence in 1898. He served as state representative and senator from this area. The home was sold to Wallace Hughston in 1918. Active in government, Hughston was elected to the Texas Senate and later served with the Texas Railroad Commission, State Board of Education and the Federal Housing Authority. The house is a good example of the Victorian style with Queen Anne detailing. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979

Marker Details

Address 1206 W. Louisiana St.
Location Description Louisiana St., N side between N. Bass and B. Waddill streets. Marker is affixed to house on private property.
Marker # 6162
Dedicated 1979
Size, Type RTHL medallion and plate
Code houses, residential buildings; state official; Queen Anne (Architectural style); Victorian (architectural term)
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude 33.197461, -96.626938

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