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Knightwood

Jefferson, Marion County

Marker Text

Built 1852 by Col. Henry A. Mimms as a daughter's wedding gift. Noted for hospitality. Meeting place for Men's Harmony Club and Ladies' Cooking Class that held weekly dancing parties. Has original honey pine floors, cherry wood mantels. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965

Marker Details

Address Owens and Walker St.
Location Description
Marker # 8064
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 32.760582, -94.354336

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