Marshall in Harrison County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Wigfall House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 12, 2023

1. The Wigfall House Marker

Inscription. The oldest portion of this house was erected about 1856. It was occupied soon afterward by the family of Louis Trezevant Wigfall (1816-1874). A flamboyant political leader, Wigfall strongly advocated secession and states' rights. He served as a State Legislator, United States Senator, and Confederate Senator. During the Civil War (1861-1865), Confederate officers often stayed at the Wigfall home. Later owners enlarged the structure and added Victorian features. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10228.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 32° 32.843′ N, 94° 22.345′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Texas, in Harrison County. It is on West Burleson Street 0.1 miles west of North Grove Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 510 W Burleson Street, Marshall TX 75670, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

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and in the Piney Woods.

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: Todd-McKay-Wheat House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Temple Moses Montefiore (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church (about 700 feet away); Girlhood Home of Southern Beauty Lucy Holcombe Pickens (about 800 feet away); The Belle Fry Gaines House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trinity Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fry-Barry House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Marshall Masonic Female Institute (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

The Wigfall House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 12, 2023

2. The Wigfall House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.