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

Starr Family Home

Photographed By James Hulse, January 25, 2022

1. Starr Family Home Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Dr. James Harper Starr (1809-1890) was a government official in the Republic of Texas and the Confederacy and a leading physician and businessman. In 1870, Dr. Starr and his son, James Franklin Starr (1844-1902), relocated their land and banking agency from Nacogdoches to Marshall, and bought this land-for their homes. Frank Starr and his wife, Clara (Clapp) (1849-1925), built "Maplecroft," originally a two story center passage Greek Revival style home which received later additions. The house remained in the family until 1976, when it was deeded to the State of Texas for public benefit.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964

2nd Plaque
Entered in
the National Register
Of Historic Places
1979

Erected 1964 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10187.)

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

Location. 32° 32.505′ N, 94° 22.258′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Texas, in Harrison County. Marker

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is at the intersection of West Travis Street and South Grove Street on West Travis Street. The marker is located in front of the Starr Family Home Historic Site by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 407 South White Street, Marshall TX 75670, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Starr Family Home (a few steps from this marker); Fred Lewis (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Fry-Barry House (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); General Elkanah Greer / Knights of the Golden Circle (approx. 0.3 miles away); James Harper Starr (approx. 0.3 miles away); Governor Edward Clark (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

Also see . . . Starr, James Harper (1809–1890).

He moved his family to Marshall in 1870, and he and Frank Starr retired in 1873, when Amory Reily Starr gained control of the family firm. J. H. Starr spent the later part of his life at his home in Marshall, and continued to advise clients on Texas land. He was offered appointment as one of the first regents of the University of Texas but declined due to poor health. Source: The Handbook of Texas

(Submitted on January 30, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Starr Family Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 25, 2022

2. The Starr Family Home and Marker

The view of the Starr Family Home and Marker (on gate) from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 25, 2022

3. The view of the Starr Family Home and Marker (on gate) from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 30, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.