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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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 walking

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distance of this marker: Joshua Houston (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Huntsville Item (about 500 feet away); First Missionary Baptist Church (about 800 feet away); Rogersville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gibbs-Powell House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Seven Hills of Huntsville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sallie E. Gibbs (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pritchett House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.

The entrance to the Wynne House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 21, 2021

2. The entrance to the Wynne House and Marker

The side entrance and driveway to the Wynne House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 21, 2021

3. The side entrance and driveway to the Wynne House

The view of the Wynne House from the street image. Click for full size.

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 365 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 28, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.