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John Starr House

Elkhart, Anderson County

Marker Text

Home of 1848 settler Starr and wife Susannah (sister of religious leader Daniel Parker, aunt of famed Indian captive Cynthia Ann Parker). Late Greek Revival style. Built 1856, fireplaces are of handcut native sandstone. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1968

Marker Details

Address John Starr Rd
Location Description State Highway 19
Marker # 8815
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type RTHL medallion
Code houses, residential buildings; Greek Revival (Architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 31.662684, -95.584469

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