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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 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 J. Rusk (approx. ¼ mile away); Gaston Public School Complex

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(approx. 5.9 miles away); Commemorating The Daisy Bradford #3 (approx. 6 miles away); The First Well in the East Texas Oil Field (approx. 7.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henderson.

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Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 23, 2023

2. Hardeman-Griffin House

Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 18 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.