Decatur in Wise County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The S. W. Tilghman House
Photographed by Jackson Frye
1. The S. W. Tilghman House Marker
Born in Gibson County, Tennessee, S. W. Tilghman (1846-1913) came in 1870 by wagon train to Wise County. In 1872 he married a Decatur native, Eliza Bland Miller (1856-1931), and became father of a daughter and three sons. A master builder, he erected this house in 1882 for his own family. Many of the city's finer houses of the late 19th and early 20th centuries were built by Tilghman and his son Robert. This Victorian residence has remained in ownership by descendants of the builder.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1974
Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4404.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 33° 13.966′ N, 97° 35.028′ W. Marker is in Decatur, Texas, in Wise County. It is at the intersection of East Shoemaker Street and South Hill Street, on the left when traveling east on East Shoemaker Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 309 E Shoemaker Street, Decatur TX 76234, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Decatur First United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Stone Prison (about 600 feet away);
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Photographed by Jackson Frye
2. The S. W. Tilghman House Marker
Photographed by Jackson Frye
3. The S. W. Tilghman House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2021, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 605 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 17, 2021, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
