Richmond in Fort Bend County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Darst-Yoder House

Photographed by Madeleine Schimmer, June 10, 2023

1. The Darst-Yoder House Marker

Inscription. This 14-room Classical Revival structure of cypress and pine has 11-foot ceilings, four fireplaces; built in 1908 by R.H. Darst (1859-1938), grandson of an 1829 Texas pioneer, direct descendant of Daniel Boone. Here Darst and his wife Pearle (Ransom) reared three sons, kept open house, lived to old age - Mrs. Darst surviving to 94. Virtually unchanged in 68 years, reflecting stability of city and family, the house has been owned since 1971 by Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Yoder. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976
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The Darst-Yoder House was purchased by Paul Gahn and Faye Johnston on October 3, 1978 from the Nelson Yoders. The fourth owners of this property, the Johnstons have restored the exterior and interior to the 1908 architectural appearance with the exception of the additional antique staircase in the front foyer and a modern kitchen.

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8986.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 29° 34.814′ N, 95° 45.937′ W. Marker

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is in Richmond, Texas, in Fort Bend County. It is at the intersection of South 9th Street and Jackson Street (Alternate U.S. 90), on the right when traveling south on South 9th Street. This is a private residence. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 South 9th Street, Richmond TX 77469, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area.

It is also on the American Gulf Coast.

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: The Peareson-Winston House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Deaf Smith (approx. 0.2 miles away); Erastus ("Deaf") Smith (approx. 0.2 miles away); Moore Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); City of Richmond (approx. ¼ mile away); The McFarlane House (approx. ¼ mile away); McNabb House (approx. ¼ mile away);

The Darst-Yoder House is a private residence. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Madeleine Schimmer, June 10, 2023

2. The Darst-Yoder House is a private residence.

Fort Bend County Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

The Darst-Yoder House is not far from the Fort Bend Museum. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Madeleine Schimmer, June 10, 2023

3. The Darst-Yoder House is not far from the Fort Bend Museum.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2023, by Madeleine Schimmer of Richmond, Texas. This page has been viewed 325 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2023, by Madeleine Schimmer of Richmond, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.