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

Oldest Home in Stephenville

Photographed By James Hulse, October 22, 2021

1. Oldest Home in Stephenville Marker

Inscription.
Built in 1869, by J.D. Berry. Native limestone, Victorian architecture distinguished by steep roof, narrow windows, filigree gingerbread trim. Purchased 1965. Restored by public donation sponsored by Stephenville Study Club to house historical museum.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967 Entered in
The National Register
of Historic Places
1980

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3841.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 32° 13.349′ N, 98° 11.926′ W. Marker is in Stephenville, Texas, in Erath County. Marker is at the intersection of East Washington Street (Business U.S. 377) and North Shapard Street, on the left when traveling east on East Washington Street. The marker is located near the street on the grounds of the Stephenville Historical House Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 525 East Washington Street, Stephenville TX 76401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Carriage House (within shouting distance of this marker); Buck Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Carmack Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephenville Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Cowan Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Byram Corn Crib (within shouting distance of this marker); Center Grove Schoolhouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stephenville.

Also see . . . Stephenville Historical House Museum.

The museum grounds are open to the public all day, every day for self-guided tours and photography. Free Admission - Some exhibitions and events may carry a separate charge. Monday-Tuesday: Closed.

(Submitted on November 24, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The front entrance of the Oldest Home in Stephenville and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, October 22, 2021

2. The front entrance of the Oldest Home in Stephenville and Marker

The side view of the Oldest Home in Stephenville image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, October 22, 2021

3. The side view of the Oldest Home in Stephenville

The view of the Oldest Home in Stephenville from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, October 22, 2021

4. The view of the Oldest Home in Stephenville from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 240 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 24, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.