Hillsboro in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Lumpkin House
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 30, 2023
1. Lumpkin House Marker
Inscription.
Lumpkin House. . In era of Hillsboro's growth after Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad entered (1881) county, contractor John Self Robinson built (1883) this residence for R. S. Lumpkin (1837-1921) and wife Mary (Kelly). House style reflects success of Lumpkin, city's first maker of saddles and harness. He was a Confederate veteran, a horse fancier, and a volunteer fireman. House was owned 1952-70 by the Brin family, merchants; since 1970, by Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Loveless.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973
. , 2nd Plaque , In 1974 this home was purchased by the R.C. Crow family and was extensively restored in 1983 on its 100th anniversary. , 3rd Plaque , Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1984
In era of Hillsboro's growth after Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad entered (1881) county, contractor John Self Robinson built (1883) this residence for R. S. Lumpkin (1837-1921) and wife Mary (Kelly). House style reflects success of Lumpkin, city's first maker of saddles and harness. He was a Confederate veteran, a horse fancier, and a volunteer fireman. House was owned 1952-70 by the Brin family, merchants; since 1970, by Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Loveless.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973
2nd Plaque In 1974 this home was purchased by the R.C. Crow family and was extensively restored in 1983 on its 100th anniversary.
3rd Plaque Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1984
Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3146.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 32° 0.689′ N, 97° 7.306′ W. Marker is in Hillsboro, Texas, in Hill County. Marker is at the intersection of East Franklin Street and Ransome Street, on the right when traveling east on East Franklin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 418 East Franklin Street, Hillsboro TX 76645, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
