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

Hartford Jenkins Home

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, March 27, 2023

1. Hartford Jenkins Home Marker

Inscription. Built 1906 by J. P. Fowler, Jr. Bought 1912 by Hartford and Beulah Alice (Hemphill) Jenkins, whose heirs still own house. Jenkins, the first county superintendent of schools, also was a county judge, commissioner, and clerk of district court.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1971

Erected 1971 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9200.)

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

Location. 30° 6.835′ N, 97° 19.062′ W. Marker is in Bastrop, Texas, in Bastrop County. Marker is at the intersection of Pecan Street and Beech Street, on the left when traveling north on Pecan Street. Marker is in the front lawn, close to the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1302 Pecan Street, Bastrop TX 78602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Klockman - Elzner Home (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church of Bastrop (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Bastrop Academy Bell (about 700 feet away); Brooks-Wilbarger House (about 700 feet away); Bastrop Methodist Church (about 800 feet away); White-Turner House

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Bastrop Opera House (approx. 0.2 miles away); First National Bank of Bastrop (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bastrop.

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Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, March 27, 2023

2. Hartford Jenkins Home

Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.