Liberty in Liberty County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Gillard-Duncan House
Photographed By James Hulse, April 13, 2022
1. Gillard-Duncan House Marker
Dr. E.J. Gillard (1808-75) brought his family to Texas from Louisiana in 1845. About 1848 he built this home on his plantation east of Liberty. Constructed of native woods, it features Greek Revival styling with Creole influences. Unique features of the home include a traveler's room and an upstairs schoolroom. The residence remained in the family through the descendants of Capt. William B. Duncan, who was married to the Gillard's daughter Eliza until her death in 1856 and then to her cousin Celima. William and Celima's daughter, Julia Welder, later cared for the house, which was moved here in 1980.Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9655.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 30° 5.867′ N, 94° 45.794′ W. Marker is in Liberty, Texas, in Liberty County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 1011, 0.7 miles north of North Main Street (State Highway 146), on the right
Photographed By James Hulse, April 13, 2022
2. The Gillard-Duncan House and Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Price Daniel (about 700 feet away); Benjamin Watson Hardin (approx. 0.3 miles away); Augustine Blackburn Hardin (approx. 0.3 miles away); William Hardin (approx. 0.3 miles away); Atascosito (approx. 0.6 miles away); Liberty Bicentennial Observance (approx. 0.6 miles away); Homesite of George Orr (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liberty.
Photographed By James Hulse, April 13, 2022
3. The view of the Gillard-Duncan House from the library building
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
