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

Gordon Home

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, March 12, 2023

1. Gordon Home Marker

Inscription. Alonzo Peyton Gordon came to Granbury from Georgia in 1871. He taught school for a time before opening a mercantile store that grew into one of the largest in Hood County. His business was housed in a large stone building that he constructed on the Granbury Square. A cotton gin operator, Gordon also served as superintendent of the local school and in 1898 was elected to the Texas Legislature. Gordon built his home here in 1882. Remained in the Gordon Family until 1982.

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2229.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings.

Location. 32° 26.539′ N, 97° 47.103′ W. Marker is in Granbury, Texas, in Hood County. Marker is at the intersection of East Pearl Street and North Brazos Street, on the right when traveling west on East Pearl Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 307 East Pearl Street, Granbury TX 76048, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Baker-Carmichael House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Aston House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Baker-Rylee Building and Town Square Service Station (about 400 feet away);

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Granbury Opera House (about 500 feet away); Site of Schultz Blacksmith Shop (about 500 feet away); Harris Building (about 600 feet away); J. F. and J. Nutt Building (about 600 feet away); Hood County Jailhouse (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Granbury.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, March 12, 2023

2. Gordon Home

Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 75 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.