Hearne in Robertson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Robert Cyrus Allen Home
Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2021
1. The Robert Cyrus Allen Home Marker
Robert Cyrus Allen (1871-1933) had this Victorian residence built in 1900 as a wedding present for his bride Florence (Blair). A prominent area merchant, banker, and civic leader, Allen also served as mayor of the city and was instrumental in the organization of the Hearne and Brazos Valley Railroad. This house, constructed on the site of his family home, was designed by the noted Waco Architect W.W. Larmour. The exterior features decorative shingling and classical revival detailing. Interior furnishings include intricate woodwork and seven fireplaces.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981
Hearnewood - Preserved by Jack and Norma Holloway
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10899.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 30° 52.742′ N, 96° 35.759′ W. Marker is in Hearne, Texas, in Robertson County. It is at the intersection of Cedar Street and West 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on Cedar Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 Cedar Street, Hearne TX 77859, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. 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 one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: St. Philips Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); A Century of the Methodist Church (about 300 feet away,
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Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2021
2. The Robert Cyrus Allen Home and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2021
3. The Robert Cyrus Allen Home
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 711 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 7, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
