Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Lindsey House
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 24, 2023
1. Lindsey House Marker
Inscription.
Lindsey House. . Affluent families of Nacogdoches began building spacious homes in this area overlooking the town in the 1890s. Robert and Emily (Willis) Lindsey, local dry goods merchants noted for their contributions to the arts in Nacogdoches, built this prominent hilltop Victorian residence in 1901. It was designed by noted local architect Dietrich A. W. Rulfs, who designed many of the area's grand residences. The house, which remained in the Lindsey family until 1945, was significantly enlarged in 1953.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1995.
Affluent families of Nacogdoches began building spacious homes in this area overlooking the town in the 1890s. Robert and Emily (Willis) Lindsey, local dry goods merchants noted for their contributions to the arts in Nacogdoches, built this prominent hilltop Victorian residence in 1901. It was designed by noted local architect Dietrich A. W. Rulfs, who designed many of the area's grand residences. The house, which remained in the Lindsey family until 1945, was significantly enlarged in 1953.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1995
Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9282.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 31° 35.953′ N, 94° 39.669′ W. Marker is in Nacogdoches, Texas, in Nacogdoches County. Marker is on Virginia Avenue, 0.1 miles Sunset Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 706 Virginia Avenue, Nacogdoches TX 75964, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. Lindsey House National Resgister of Historic Places plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
