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Atkinson-Morris House

Paris, Lamar County

Marker Text

Built about 1890 by Jethro D. Atkinson, bank director and owner of Paris' first shoe store. Bought 1910 by social leaders, Dr. Eugene Felder Morris and wife Elizabeth. A fine example of Victorian style prevailing here before the great 1916 Paris fire. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972

Marker Details

Address 802 Fitzhugh Ave.
Location Description
Marker # 8182
Dedicated 1972
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; Victorian (architectural term)
Latitude, Longitude 33.66734, -95.547312

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