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

McCrary House

Photographed by James Hulse, September 8, 2021

1. McCrary House Marker

Inscription.

James Madison McCrary (1845-1932) came to Comanche about 1870. With his father and brother he operated a mercantile on the town square and began the county's first cotton gin. He married Ella Griffith in 1872 and began construction of this house in 1876. Built of limestone quarried near Austin, the central-hall structure features segmental arches and gable-end chimneys. A recognized horticulturist, McCrary moved to a farm east of Comanche in 1910. He returned here to retire in 1926. The home was owned by McCrary descendants until 1987.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1989

Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3283.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 31° 53.484′ N, 98° 36.225′ W. Marker is in Comanche, Texas, in Comanche County. It is at the intersection of South Austin Street (State Highway 16) and East Pecan Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Austin Street. The marker is located in front of the house by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 802 South Austin Street, Comanche TX 76442, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

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 Comanchería,

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: St. Louis and San Francisco (Frisco) Railway Depot

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(approx. ¼ mile away); The Comanche National Bank (approx. 0.4 miles away); Goodson Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Bison (American Buffalo) (approx. 0.4 miles away); Water on South Side of Square (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Comanche (approx. 0.4 miles away); Calaboose and rock with irons (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bicentennial Park (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Comanche.

The McCrary House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 8, 2021

2. The McCrary House and Marker

The McCrary House and Marker from the front of the house image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 8, 2021

3. The McCrary House and Marker from the front of the house

The view of the McCrary House and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 8, 2021

4. The view of the McCrary House and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 551 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 14, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.