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John F. Wallace House

Teague, Freestone County

Marker Text

Pharmacist John F. Wallace (1861-1966) moved to Teague in 1908. He lived at this address as early as 1912 and built this house for his family about 1928. John F. Wallace represented Freestone County in the Texas House of Representatives from 1921 to 1930 and was later appointed to the State Board of Control for three terms. The "Tudor Revival" style home features a high-pitched front gable and a gabled central entry vestibule. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1987

Marker Details

Address 101 S. 9th St.
Location Description corner of 9th and Main
Marker # 9910
Dedicated 1987
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; state official; Tudor Revival (Architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 31.62316, -96.254578

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