Jefferson in Marion County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Torrans-Clopton-Spellings House

Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 25, 2018

1. Torrans-Clopton-Spellings House Marker

Inscription. William P. Torrans (1818-1881) built this Greek revival structure on Lafayette Street in the 1860s. It was purchased in 1877 by druggist E. W. Taylor (b. 1838), a former mayor of Jefferson, and Anna Matilda Clopton (1838-1916), wife of Dr. Albert G. Clopton (1838-1916), who had his office here. After 1882 the residence was moved to this site by Soloman A. Spellings (1841-1903), a Confederate veteran who operated a livery business on Polk and Henderson streets. Additions were made in 1932 and 1947 during the ownership of grocer Hosea D. Watson (1879-1957).

Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8098.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.

Location. 32° 45.622′ N, 94° 20.818′ W. Marker is in Jefferson, Texas, in Marion County. It is on East Clarksville Street west of North Walnut Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 East Clarksville Street, Jefferson TX 75657, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Home of Captain George T. Todd (within shouting distance of this marker);

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The George T. Todd House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church of Jefferson (about 400 feet away); Civil War Meat Packing Plant (about 700 feet away); S. D. Rainey Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Beard House (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Clark Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Brooks House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson.

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Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 25, 2018

2. Torrans-Clopton-Spellings House

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 926 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.