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. 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. It 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.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the 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: Sherman Little Theater (approx. 0.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Sherman, Texas (approx. ¼ mile away); Kidd-Key College and Music Conservatory (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Old Sherman Opera House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Federal Building (United States Courthouse) (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Binkley Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Captain N.A. Birge House (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sherman.

Lyon House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, May 15, 2023

2. Lyon House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 558 times since then and 68 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.