Melissa in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Scott-Barker House
Photographed By James Hulse, March 29, 2022
1. Scott-Barker House Marker
Probably erected in the 1870s, this house was already standing when prominent Melissa merchant Louis A. Scott and his new wife Louise (Allen) purchased the property in 1880. The Scotts sold the house in 1901, and in 1903 it was purchased by Hugh M. and Fannie Barker. A 1921 tornado devastated the town but took only a chimney from this house, which the Barkers' daughters occupied for 85 years. A fine example of an L-plan Victorian-era dwelling, the house features pedimented door and window surrounds and highly unusual dormers with distinctive Mansard-type roofs. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1999
Erected 1999 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13770.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 33° 17.248′ N, 96° 34.426′ W. Marker is in Melissa, Texas, in Collin County. Marker is at the intersection of Harrison Street and McKinney Street (State Highway 5), on the right when traveling west on Harrison Street. The marker is located
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Melissa Christian Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Melissa School (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Paul Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); First Baptist Church of Melissa (approx. 0.6 miles away); Melissa Cemetery (approx. ¾ mile away); Corner Post of Uncle Charlie Wysong's Blacksmith Shop (approx. 1.7 miles away); Highland Cemetery (approx. 1.7 miles away); Ambush at McKinney (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melissa.
Photographed By James Hulse, March 29, 2022
2. The front entrance to the Scott-Barker House with Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, March 29, 2022
3. The view of the Scott-Barker House from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 162 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
