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

Old Bass Home

(Originally at 215 W. Houston, Sherman)

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, June 19, 2021

1. Old Bass Home Marker

Inscription.

Oldest extant house in city. Erected in 1850's by Dr. R.L. Bullock. Built around typical "dog run" or entry hall. Had first window glass in county.

Family home of Confederate Col. T.C. Bass since 1867. His daughter Nettie, born here 1868, lived in home 97 years.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7338.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 33° 43.906′ N, 96° 35.323′ W. Marker is in Denison, Texas, in Grayson County. Marker can be reached from RC Vaughan Road north of West Loy Lake Road, on the right when traveling north. The marker and house are located on the grounds of the Grayson County Frontier Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 431 RC Vaughan Road, Denison TX 75020, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Fitzgerald Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Cold Springs Log Cabin School (within shouting distance of this marker); Davis-Ansley Log Cabin Home (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jesse Elvis Hendricks Log Cabin

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(about 700 feet away); Thompson House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Civilian Conservation Corps at Loy Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sand Springs (approx. 1.3 miles away); Mayes House (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denison.

Old Bass Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, June 19, 2021

2. Old Bass Home and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 326 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 14, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.