Teague in Freestone County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John F. Wallace House
Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2021
1. John F. Wallace House Marker
Pharmacist John F. Wallace (1861-1966) moved to Teague in 1908. He lived at this address as early as 1912 and built this house for his family about 1928. John F. Wallace represented Freestone County in the Texas House of Representatives from 1921 to 1930 and was later appointed to the State Board of Control for three terms. The "Tudor Revival" style home features a high-pitched front gable and a gabled central entry vestibule.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1987
Erected 1987 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9910.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 31° 37.59′ N, 96° 16.679′ W. Marker is in Teague, Texas, in Freestone County. Marker is at the intersection of South 9th Street and East Main Street (Business U.S. 84), on the left when traveling south on South 9th Street. The marker is located in front of the house by the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 South 9th Street, Teague TX 75860, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Baptist Church of Teague (approx. ¼ mile away); The Dr. Emmet Headlee House (approx. ¼ mile away); The “Boll Weevil” Railway
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Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2021
2. John F. Wallace House and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2021
3. The view of the John F. Wallace House and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 21, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
