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"Straddle-Fork"

Broaddus, San Augustine County

Marker Text

Rebuilt 1875 by early Texas leader Jacob Herring, from wood in his original 1836 home. Dog-trot plan. Heart pine in floors and hand-planed, paneled ceilings. Pediment trim on doors and windows. Molded wood wainscot. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965

Marker Details

Address FM 705
Location Description FM 705, W side 0.3 mi. S of SH 103 on private property. AKA Jacob Herring House and Edward Clark House. Map dot approximate.
Marker # 7643
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type RTHL medallion and plate
Code cabins, log houses; pioneers

  • Private Property:

    True
    • Latitude, Longitude 31.389166, -94.158887

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