Colorado City in Mitchell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Majors Home
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 12, 2017
1. Majors Home Marker
One of first brick houses here. Built 1883 by Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Hodgson, son-in-law and daughter of Gen. Tom Green, Texas hero. Later the home of Winfield Scott, millionaire rancher, and W.T. Scott, a promoter, T. & P. Railroad. Owned since 1902 by Dr. Majors' Family.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1966
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3195.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 32° 23.462′ N, 100° 51.875′ W. Marker is in Colorado City, Texas, in Mitchell County. Marker is on Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 425 Chestnut Street, Colorado City TX 79512, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); John C. Prude Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church of Colorado City (about 500 feet away); Buffalo Trails (about
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 12, 2017
2. Majors Home Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 12, 2017
3. Majors Home
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2018, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2018, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
