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

The Aston House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 12, 2023

1. The Aston House Marker

Inscription. When Hood County native Andy C. Aston (1857-1917) married young Dorothy Ficklin (1875-1961), he promised her a fine home. He had gifted designer and builder E.J. Holderness erect this ornate Queen Anne Style House in 1905. A warm-hearted person, active in her church and community, Mrs. Aston often opened the house to large gatherings. An Andy Aston grandchild was born here before the property passed from the family in 1925.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978

Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 221.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.

Location. 32° 26.601′ N, 97° 47.136′ W. Marker is in Granbury, Texas, in Hood County. It is at the intersection of East Bridge Street and North Brazos Street, on the right when traveling west on East Bridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 221 East Bridge Street, Granbury TX 76048, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & 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 Jailhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Schultz Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); J. F. and J. Nutt Building (about 300 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); David L. Nutt Home (about 300 feet away); Baker-Carmichael House (about 400 feet away); The Fair (about 400 feet away); Gordon Home (about 400 feet away); Aston-Landers Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Granbury.

The Aston House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 12, 2023

2. The Aston House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 876 times since then and 110 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.