Mansfield in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Nugent-Hart House
Photographed By James Hulse, March 25, 2022
1. Nugent-Hart House Marker
Inscription.
Nugent-Hart House. . In the early 1890s Joseph Nugent (1829-1903) and his wife, Christina, built this house, which features late 19th-century Victorian and Eastlake details in the porch. Nugent, a native of Canada, came to Texas in 1851. He operated a private school in Mansfield in the 1850s, taught at the Mansfield Male and Female College, and was elected the first mayor in 1891. Local farmer J.H. Hart bought the home in 1920, and it was later inherited by family members. , Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983, The restoration and preservation of this historic old home was made possible by the generous donation of this property to the Catholic Church in 2005 by the heir and owner, Jim L. Hart
In the early 1890s Joseph Nugent (1829-1903) and his wife, Christina, built this house, which features late 19th-century Victorian and Eastlake details in the porch. Nugent, a native of Canada, came to Texas in 1851. He operated a private school in Mansfield in the 1850s, taught at the Mansfield Male and Female College, and was elected the first mayor in 1891. Local farmer J.H. Hart bought the home in 1920, and it was later inherited by family members. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983
The restoration and preservation of this historic old home was made possible by the generous donation of this property to the Catholic Church in 2005 by the heir and owner
Jim L. Hart
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3628.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 32° 33.621′ N, 97° 8.204′ W. Marker is in Mansfield, Texas, in Tarrant County. Marker is at the intersection of South Waxahachie Street and East Dallas Street on South Waxahachie Street. The marker is located along the sidewalk by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 312 South Waxahachie Street, Mansfield TX 76063, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
3. The view of the Nugent-Hart House and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 28, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
