Marshall in Harrison County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Fry-Barry House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 20, 2023

1. Fry-Barry House Marker

Inscription. Built by Fidel Bircher, this raised Greek revival style cottage was designed by W. R. D. Ward, who sold Bircher the property in 1853. Edwin James Fry (1845-1927), a native Virginian who came to Texas in 1855, bought the residence in 1872 and enlarged it to accommodate his growing family. A leading businessman and banker, Fry was a longtime Mason and member of Trinity Episcopal Church. After his death, his daughter Pamela (d. 1961) and her husband, banker W. L. Barry (d. 1942), occupied the home. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962

Erected 1962 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10162.)

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

Location. 32° 32.747′ N, 94° 22.207′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Texas, in Harrison County. It is at the intersection of West Austin Street and North Fulton Street, on the left when traveling west on West Austin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 314 West Austin Street, Marshall TX 75670, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Belle Fry Gaines House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker);

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The Library Movement in Marshall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arnot House (about 400 feet away); Trinity Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away); Girlhood Home of Southern Beauty Lucy Holcombe Pickens (about 600 feet away); Site of Temple Moses Montefiore (about 700 feet away); Sam Houston's 1857 Campaign in Marshall (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

Fry-Barry House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 20, 2023

2. Fry-Barry House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 323 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.