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Stafford-Paris House

Pittsburg, Camp County

Marker Text

This Victorian residence with ornate gingerbread woodwork was built in 1899 for the family of Eugene Fore. In 1913 it was sold to Camp County Sheriff J. D. Stafford, who lived here for 24 years. Dr. Ernest Paris, a prominent local chiropractor, and his wife Margret, bought the home in 1941. Other community leaders who resided here include Dr. R. Y. Lacy and Dr. R. C. Treynham, whose wife Cora was the stepdaughter of W. H. Pitts, for whom the town was named. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981

Marker Details

Address 333 Quitman St.
Location Description at Texas St.
Marker # 9810
Dedicated 1981
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; local law enforcement officer
Latitude, Longitude 32.998024, -94.972567

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