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

Hardeman-Griffin House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 23, 2023

1. Hardeman-Griffin House Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1884 for Mr. and Mrs. John S. Hardeman, this home was purchased in 1918 by H. L. and Nellie Griffin. Both Hardeman (1852-1925) and Griffin (1860-1947) were Henderson businessmen. The house, which exhibits elements of the Eastlake and colonial revival styles of architecture, features ornamental woodwork in the exterior gables. It remained in the Griffin family for more than 40 years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11000.)

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

Location. 32° 9.205′ N, 94° 47.726′ W. Marker is in Henderson, Texas, in Rusk County. It is on East Main Street (Business U.S. 79) 0.1 miles west of North Mills Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 313 East Main Street, Henderson TX 75652, 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

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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: Elias Fleming and Mattie Spharler Crim House (within shouting distance of this marker); First United Methodist Church of Henderson (approx. 0.2 miles away); The 1860 Henderson Fire (approx. ¼ mile away); Henderson (approx. ¼ mile away); Merritt Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Masonic Lodge Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Thomas Jefferson Rusk (approx. ¼ mile away); First Baptist Church of Henderson (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henderson.

Hardeman-Griffin House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 23, 2023

2. Hardeman-Griffin House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 399 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.