Sherman in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Lyon House
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, May 15, 2023
1. Lyon House Marker
Inscription.
Lyon House. . Built before 1897, this Victorian house was designed by German-born John Tollouch and occupied by hardware merchant George E. Hardwicke (1855-1923) until 1899. The property was purchased in 1902 by Dupont Lyon (1876-1946), then an officer in the U. S. Army. He became a dairy farmer and lumberman after settling here, and served as mayor of Sherman (1913-15). Lyon joined the army again in World War I and attained the rank of Major before retiring in 1932. In the 1930s, Lyon made minor repairs and additions to the house. It was purchased and restored in 1974 by Robert J. Tate.
Built before 1897, this Victorian house was designed by German-born John Tollouch and occupied by hardware merchant George E. Hardwicke (1855-1923) until 1899. The property was purchased in 1902 by Dupont Lyon (1876-1946), then an officer in the U. S. Army. He became a dairy farmer and lumberman after settling here, and served as mayor of Sherman (1913-15). Lyon joined the army again in World War I and attained the rank of Major before retiring in 1932. In the 1930s, Lyon made minor repairs and additions to the house. It was purchased and restored in 1974 by Robert J. Tate.
Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7397.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 33° 38.554′ N, 96° 36.747′ W. Marker is in Sherman, Texas, in Grayson County. Marker is on North Crockett Street, 0.1 miles north of West Brockett Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 716 N Crockett Street, Sherman TX 75090, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
