Granbury in Hood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Wright-Henderson-Duncan House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 12, 2023

1. Wright-Henderson-Duncan House Marker

Inscription. The three principal owners of this home each served terms as sheriff of Hood county. A.J. Wright (1819-1889) began the limestone structure about 1873 as a one story dogtrot dwelling. James F. Henderson, who acquired the house in 1881, added the second floor and victorian galleries. Charles M. Duncan (1878-1957) and his wife Emma (Wade), owners for a long period in the 20th century, helped preserve the residence.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978

Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5913.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 32° 26.12′ N, 97° 47.704′ W. Marker is in Granbury, Texas, in Hood County. It is at the intersection of Spring Street and South Morgan Street (State Highway 144), on the left when traveling west on Spring Street. Spring Street and SH 144, near FM 51. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 703 Spring Street, Granbury TX 76048, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies &

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Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hood County News (approx. half a mile away); James Hogan Doyle and Mary Kate Stringfellow Doyle (approx. half a mile away); E. A. Hannaford House (approx. half a mile away); The Daniel House (approx. 0.6 miles away); J.D. and Georgia Brown House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Thrash-Landers-Hiner House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dr. William and Eunice Walker House (approx. 0.6 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Granbury (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Granbury.

Wright-Henderson-Duncan House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 12, 2023

2. Wright-Henderson-Duncan House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 465 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 12, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.