Weatherford in Parker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Texas Pythian Home
The cornerstone for the massive main building was laid at this site near Weatherford in 1907. Of brick and stone construction, the building exhibits Moorish influences and contains 52 rooms. The first floor originally housed the girls' dormitory, a dining room, and the kitchen, while the second floor served as the boys' dormitory and contained an auditorium. Additional dormitory facilities were built later and are joined to the main building by arched walkways.
Originally known as the "Widows and Orphans Home and Industrial School", the establishment opened in 1909, with the first residents coming from Amarillo, Sherman, and Beaumont. Over the years, it has served a great need in caring for dependent widows and orphans. The main building of the Texas Pythian Home has long been a landmark in Parker County.
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5266.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 32° 45.026′ N, 97° 45.373′ W. Marker is in Weatherford, Texas, in Parker County. Marker is at the intersection of East Bankhead Drive and Jennifer Court, on the right when traveling west on East Bankhead Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1825 East Bankhead Drive, Weatherford TX 76086, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Campbell Memorial Hospital (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Double Log Cabin (approx. 1.8 miles away); Gustavus Adolphus Holland (approx. 2.1 miles away); Fred Rider Cotten (approx. 2.1 miles away); Weatherford College Old Main Building (approx. 2.2 miles away); James Robertson Couts (approx. 2.3 miles away); Samuel Willis Tucker Lanham (approx. 2.3 miles away); Thomas C. Snailum (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weatherford.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.