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Home of John Hoblett Seward

Independence, Washington County

Marker Text

Home of John Hoblett Seward 1822-1892 and Laura Jane Roberts Seward 1838-1920. Built in 1855 of hand-sawed cedar. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address 10005 FM 390 E.
Location Description N side FM 390 W of Seward Plantation Road on private property.
Marker # 8420
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial historical marker (gray granite)
Code houses; design and construction; pioneers; women's topics

  • Private Property:

    True
    • Latitude, Longitude 30.319588, -96.334554

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