Crestline Area in Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Smith-Burnett Home
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, June 20, 2023
1. Smith-Burnett Home Marker
Inscription.
Smith-Burnett Home. . This area of Fort Worth became a fashionable subdivision during the early part of the twentieth century and attracted many prominent residents. In 1906 Fort Worth banker Ben O. Smith (1867-1932) purchased land at this site. He built a home here for his wife, Frances, who hosted many Fort Worth social gatherings. In 1916, the home was purchased by Tom Burnett, a prominent cattleman and the son of rancher S. Burk Burnett. The site retains historical significance for its association with these two prominent Fort Worth families., 2nd Plaque , In 1919 Tom Burnett transferred title to his wife, Ollie Lake Burnett. Their daughter, Anne, and her husband, Guy Waggoner also lived in the house.
This area of Fort Worth became a fashionable subdivision during the early part of the twentieth century and attracted many prominent residents. In 1906 Fort Worth banker Ben O. Smith (1867-1932) purchased land at this site. He built a home here for his wife, Frances, who hosted many Fort Worth social gatherings. In 1916, the home was purchased by Tom Burnett, a prominent cattleman and the son of rancher S. Burk Burnett. The site retains historical significance for its association with these two prominent Fort Worth families.
2nd Plaque
In 1919 Tom Burnett transferred title to his wife, Ollie Lake Burnett. Their daughter, Anne, and her husband, Guy Waggoner also lived in the house.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4964.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 32° 44.529′ N, 97° 23.668′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in the Crestline Area. It is at the intersection of Crestline Road and Lafayette Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Crestline Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4910 Crestline Road, Fort Worth TX 76107, 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
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 793 times since then and 97 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.
