Granbury in Hood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Granbury House
Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019
1. The Granbury House Marker
Inscription.
The Granbury House. . Martha Washington (Garrison) Stringfellow (1834-1914), a widow with three children, migrated to Hood County about 1871. To support her family, she operated a boarding house, known as "The Granbury House", at this location. In 1874 she married local builder Joseph W. Anderson (d. 1901), who probably erected this structure. Anderson was a stonemason and partner in a lumber mill. He constructed many of Granbury's homes, churches, and Victorian commercial buildings. Among the later tenants of this structure were hotels, saloons, cafes, and clothing stores.
Martha Washington (Garrison) Stringfellow (1834-1914), a widow with three children, migrated to Hood County about 1871. To support her family, she operated a boarding house, known as "The Granbury House", at this location. In 1874 she married local builder Joseph W. Anderson (d. 1901), who probably erected this structure. Anderson was a stonemason and partner in a lumber mill. He constructed many of Granbury's homes, churches, and Victorian commercial buildings. Among the later tenants of this structure were hotels, saloons, cafes, and clothing stores.
Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2242.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 32° 26.527′ N, 97° 47.249′ W. Marker is in Granbury, Texas, in Hood County. Marker is at the intersection of East Pearl Street (Business U.S. 377) and South Houston Street, on the right when traveling east on East Pearl Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 East Pearl Street, Granbury TX 76048, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
