Denton in Denton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Scripture-Deavenport House
Photographed by Joe Lotz, August 2, 2021
1. Scripture-Deavenport House Marker
The original part of this house was built in 1885-86 for local grocer Robert C. Scripture and his wife Annie (Brown). It was later owned by Robert Hann, a merchant and civic leader. Constructed as a Victorian residence, it was remodeled and enlarged about 1912 during the ownership of banker B. H. Deavenport. The mission revival changes were completed by M. B. Whitlock, a local contractor, and feature a decorative rose window on the third floor.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980
Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4617.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 33° 12.927′ N, 97° 8.468′ W. Marker is in Denton, Texas, in Denton County. It is on West Oak Street west of Mounts Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 819 West Oak Street, Denton TX 76201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Martin-Russell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Christal House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lipscomb-Doggett House (about 400 feet away); Mounts House (about
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Photographed by Joe Lotz, August 2, 2021
2. Scripture-Deavenport House
The marker is to the left of the main door of the house seen in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2021, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. This page has been viewed 780 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2021, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
