Amarillo in Randall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Terry and Georgie Sneed Thompson House
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015
1. Terry and Georgie Sneed Thompson House Marker
Terry Thompson (1879-1948) began his career as an Amarillo businessman. He wed Georgie Sneed (1879-1972), daughter of prominent cattleman Joe Sneed, in 1908. He soon established Thompson Ranch in Moore County and also succeeded in real estate development. The couple, active in the community, built this home in 1929-30 in he prestigious Wolflin Estates through the Reppert Lumber Co. Frank Jesse was the contractor on the house, which was influenced by the Italian Renaissance and Mediterranean Revival styles. Original features include iron balconies, Palladian-style porches and a clay tile roof.Erected 2003 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15627.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 35° 10.899′ N, 101° 51.143′ W. Marker was in Amarillo, Texas, in Randall County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Russell Hall (approx. half a mile away); Amarillo Globe Dream House (approx. half a mile away); Ordway Hall (approx. half a mile away); Mary (Masterson) and John Fain House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Melissa Dora Oliver-Eakle (approx. 0.6 miles away); Clarence and Lorraine Eakle House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Edward L. and Margaret Seewald Roberts House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Eakle-Archer House (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amarillo.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015
2. Terry and Georgie Sneed Thompson House Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015
3. Terry and Georgie Sneed Thompson House
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 585 times since then and 67 times this year. Last updated on July 16, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 13, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
