Jefferson in Marion County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

William Clark Residence

Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, July 3, 2021

1. William Clark Residence Marker

Inscription.

The original two rooms of this house, located in the back, are believed to have been built before 1852 by Jefferson's founder Allen Urquhart (1792-1866). Three rooms, constructed in the front, were joined to the earlier structure by William Clark (1848-1928), a local merchant who bought the house in 1885. A Presbyterian, Clark served as postmaster and county judge and in 1901 became the Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge in Texas. He lived here for 43 years.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981

Entered in the National Register of Historical Places - 1971

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8023.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1981.

Location. 32° 45.454′ N, 94° 20.821′ W. Marker is in Jefferson, Texas, in Marion County. It is on West Henderson Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jefferson TX 75657, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is

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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 walking distance of this marker: S. D. Rainey Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beard House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brooks House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ruth Lester Memorial House (within shouting distance of this marker); Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1854 "Plantation" House (about 300 feet away); First Texas Artificial Gas Plant (about 500 feet away); Jefferson Public Library (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson.

William Clark Residence and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, July 3, 2021

2. William Clark Residence and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. This page has been viewed 392 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.