Hemphill in Sabine County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
William F. and Bertha Sutor Goodrich House
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 23, 2023
1. Goodrich, William F. and Bertha Sutor, House Marker
Inscription.
William F. and Bertha Sutor Goodrich House. . The son of an early Sabine County family, William Franklin Goodrich graduated in the first class of the University of Texas Law School in 1886. The next year, he wed Bertha Sutor of Travis County and returned to Hemphill, where he was a lawyer, county attorney and abstractor. After buying this lot in 1889, the couple built their home circa 1894. The transitional style house features Queen Anne details, including conical turret, wrapped porch, dormer windows, and hipped and gabled rooflines. It remained in the Goodrich family for many years.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2003.
The son of an early Sabine County family,
William Franklin Goodrich graduated in the
first class of the University of Texas Law
School in 1886. The next year, he wed Bertha
Sutor of Travis County and returned to
Hemphill, where he was a lawyer, county
attorney and abstractor. After buying this lot
in 1889, the couple built their home circa 1894.
The transitional style house features Queen
Anne details, including conical turret,
wrapped porch, dormer windows, and hipped
and gabled rooflines. It remained in the
Goodrich family for many years.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2003
Erected 2003 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14533.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 31° 20.607′ N, 93° 50.928′ W. Marker is in Hemphill, Texas, in Sabine County. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street and North Oak Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Market Street, Hemphill TX 75948, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sabine County (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hemphill (about 500 feet away); Sabine County Courthouse
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 66 times since then and 13 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.
