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

E. A. Hannaford House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 12, 2023

1. E. A. Hannaford House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1881-82 by Edwin Augustus Hannaford (1841-1915), this home serves as a reflection of his high standing in the community. A native of England, Hannaford came to Granbury in 1871 and opened the town's first drugstore. He and his wife, Nettie, were both respected civic leaders. Exhibiting Italianate details, the home features a central entry flanked by bay windows, bracketed eaves, and pedimented window surrounds.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1988

Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1313.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Immigration.

Location. 32° 26.476′ N, 97° 47.347′ W. Marker is in Granbury, Texas, in Hood County. It is at the intersection of South Lambert Street and West Bluff Street, on the right when traveling south on South Lambert Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 126 South Lambert 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

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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: J.D. and Georgia Brown House (within shouting distance of this marker); Thrash-Landers-Hiner House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Daniel House (about 400 feet away); James Hogan Doyle and Mary Kate Stringfellow Doyle (about 400 feet away); The Granbury House (about 600 feet away); Haynes-Burns-Ewell Building (about 600 feet away); Bush-Morgan-Cherry Building (about 700 feet away); First Presbyterian Church of Granbury (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Granbury.

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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 12, 2023

2. E. A. Hannaford 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 597 times since then and 55 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.