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Cartwright House

Terrell, Kaufman County

Marker Text

Victorian residence, 1883. Built by third generation Texan, Matthew Cartwright (1855-1925), rancher, banker, civic leader; married Mary Cynthia Davenport. Had ten children. Entertained artists, statesmen in this house. One of first large homes in Terrell; enlarged 1893. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1968

Marker Details

Address 505 Griffith Ave.
Location Description
Marker # 9424
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 32.748466, -96.285107

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