Huntsville in Walker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Wynne House
Photographed By James Hulse, August 21, 2021
1. Wynne House Marker
Inscription.
Wynne House. . Gustavus Adair Wynne and Samuella Gibbs, who became civic and business leaders in Huntsville, married in 1883 and moved into this house, which they first built in the Queen Anne style. By 1917, they transformed the house into a classical revival structure featuring doric columns and a two-story portico. The additions coincided with Adair's career success; he was vital to organizing Gibbs National Bank, where he served as Chairman of the Board. Gibbs Adair, one of the Wynnes' sons, later lived here with his wife Lela Mae (Brown). In 1998, family members donated the house for use as a cultural arts facility. , Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2007
Gustavus Adair Wynne and Samuella Gibbs, who became civic and business leaders in Huntsville, married in 1883 and moved into this house, which they first built in the Queen Anne style. By 1917, they transformed the house into a classical revival structure featuring doric columns and a two-story portico. The additions coincided with Adair's career success; he was vital to organizing Gibbs National Bank, where he served as Chairman of the Board. Gibbs Adair, one of the Wynnes' sons, later lived here with his wife Lela Mae (Brown). In 1998, family members donated the house for use as a cultural arts facility.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2007
Erected 2007 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14377.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 30° 43.437′ N, 95° 33.326′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Texas, in Walker County. Marker is at the intersection of 11th Street (U.S. 190) and Avenue O, on the right when traveling west on 11th Street. The marker is located on the right side of the front door on the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1428 11th Street, Huntsville TX 77340, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker.
3. The side entrance and driveway to the Wynne House
Photographed By James Hulse, August 21, 2021
4. The view of the Wynne House from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 28, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
