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Old Bass Home

Denison, Grayson County

Marker Text

(Originally at 215 W. Houston, Sherman) Oldest extant house in city. Erected in 1850s by Dr. R. L. Bullock. Built around typical "dog run," or entry hall. Had first window glass in county. Family home of Confederate Col. T. C. Bass since 1867. His daughter Nettie, born here 1868, lived in home 97 years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Loy Lake Park / Frontier Village, west side of US 75
Marker # 7338
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 33.731679, -96.58877

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