Winnsboro in Wood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Carlock - Wilkinson Home

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019

1. Carlock - Wilkinson Home Marker

Inscription. Built in 1903 by M.D. Carlock Sr. Confederate courier, prominent early - day attorney and political leader. Guests were Governors Hogg and Colquitt and Miss lma Hogg.

In this home the gracious living and entertaining of the old south are not lost, but rather a way of life. Norma Wilkinson acquired the Carlock home after the death of M.D. and Rhea Carlock Jr. in 1996 and meticulously restored the landmark to its early 20th century grandeur.

Erected by Wood County Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 32° 57.234′ N, 95° 17.493′ W. Marker is in Winnsboro, Texas, in Wood County. Marker is on South Main Street north of Newsome Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 407 South Main Street, Winnsboro TX 75494, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carlock Home, 1903 (within shouting distance of this marker); Winnsboro (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church of Winnsboro (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bonnie and Clyde (approx. ¼ mile away); Winnsboro Depot (approx.

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¼ mile away); Boom Town (approx. ¼ mile away); Dr. George L. Baber (approx. ¼ mile away); First Baptist Church of Winnsboro (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winnsboro.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019

2. Carlock - Wilkinson Home Marker

Carlock - Wilkinson Home - Now Oaklea Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019

3. Carlock - Wilkinson Home - Now Oaklea Mansion

The Carlock - Wilkinson Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019

4. The Carlock - Wilkinson Home

Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 14, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.