Richmond in Fort Bend County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The McFarlane House

Photographed By Larry D. Moore, August 30, 2018

1. The McFarlane House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

A native of Scotland, Isaac McFarlane (1840-1900) served with Terry's Texas Rangers during the Civil War and later became a successful merchant in Richmond. This home was constructed for his family in the early 1880s by local builder Thomas Culshaw. Prominent features include the Italianate hood molds over the windows and doors and the cut metal cresting on the roof ridge. Ownership of the house remained with the McFarlane family until 1979.

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9007.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1979.

Location. 29° 34.919′ N, 95° 45.727′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Texas, in Fort Bend County. Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Street (Alternate U.S. 90) and South 5th Street, on the right when traveling west on Jackson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 410 Jackson St, Richmond TX 77469, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John's United Methodist Church (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Fort Bend County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Constantine W. Buckley (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Bend War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Courthouse Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jane Long Boarding House (about 500 feet away); Moore Home (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

The McFarlane House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry D. Moore, August 30, 2018

2. The McFarlane House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.