Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Florence Shuman Hall
Photographed by QuesterMark, May 25, 2023
1. Florence Shuman Hall Marker
Named for charter member of Fort Worth Woman's Club. Early cottage, built here, 1905, was rebuilt by pioneer civic leader, W.R. Edrington, in 1910.
Woman's Club, formed in 1923, bought house year later as a center for its groups devoted to civic projects.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1921.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women.
Location. 32° 44.323′ N, 97° 20.374′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is on Pennsylvania Avenue, on the right when traveling west. This building and marker are within the Woman's Club of Fort Worth campus. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Worth TX 76104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William G. Newby Memorial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Woman's Club of Fort Worth (within shouting distance of this marker); Ida Saunders Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Margaret Meacham Hall (about 300 feet away); Fountain G. and Mary Oxsheer House
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Photographed by QuesterMark, May 25, 2023
2. Florence Shuman Hall with Marker
Photographed by QuesterMark, May 25, 2023
3. Florence Shuman Hall and Marker behind fence
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2023, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 320 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 8, 2023, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
