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The McFarlane House

Richmond, Fort Bend County

Marker Text

A native of Scotland, Isaac McFarlane (1840-1900) served with Terry's Texas Rangers during the Civil War and later became a successful merchant in Richmond. This home was constructed for his family in the early 1880s by local builder Thomas Culshaw. Prominent features include the Italianate hood molds over the windows and doors and the cut metal cresting on the roof ridge. Ownership of the house remained with the McFarlane family until 1979. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985

Marker Details

Address 410 Jackson St.
Location Description corner of 5th and Jackson
Marker # 9007
Dedicated 1985
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; Italianate
Latitude, Longitude 29.58612, -95.767228

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