Cresson in Hood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bruce-Davis House
Photographed By J Frye, November 5, 2021
1. Bruce-Davis House Marker
Inscription.
Bruce-Davis House. . Alabama-born Madison Jones, who donated land in Cresson for a school and a Methodist church, had this neighborhood platted in 1889. He sold this lot to Richard Bruce (1849-1895), a stock raiser from a pioneer Johnson County family. Bruce built this modest frame house and embellished the structure with decorative porch trim. The interior has beaded walls and ceilings. After Bruce's death, his widow Mary (Wood) (1852-1924) married James F. Davis (1846-1928). They continued to occupy the residence, which has been enlarged three times.
Alabama-born Madison Jones, who donated land in Cresson for a school and a Methodist church, had this neighborhood platted in 1889. He sold this lot to Richard Bruce (1849-1895), a stock raiser from a pioneer Johnson County family. Bruce built this modest frame house and embellished the structure with decorative porch trim. The interior has beaded walls and ceilings. After Bruce's death, his widow Mary (Wood) (1852-1924) married James F. Davis (1846-1928). They continued to occupy the residence, which has been enlarged three times.
Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 541.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 32° 31.772′ N, 97° 36.96′ W. Marker is in Cresson, Texas, in Hood County. Marker is at the intersection of South Broadway Street and Mifflin on South Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cresson TX 76035, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2021, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 16, 2021, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
