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

Arnot House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 12, 2023

1. Arnot House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1848 by Albert M. Arnot, a blacksmith, this house features characteristics of Greek revival and Creole styling. Four rooms were originally located on the main floor. The basement area, constructed above ground, housed a dining room, harness shop, and cellar. Later owners included Francis Lang, a German mill operator, Dora Bernstein (d. 1890), the wife of a local Jewish merchant, and Joseph Black (1881-1955), an Irish cobbler who built his shop here. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980
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Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1979

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10138.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 32° 32.693′ N, 94° 22.181′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Texas, in Harrison County. It is at the intersection of West Houston Street and South Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east on West Houston Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 306 W Houston Street, Marshall TX 75670,

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United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

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: Fry-Barry House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Library Movement in Marshall (about 400 feet away); The Belle Fry Gaines House (about 400 feet away); Trinity Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 500 feet away); Marshall (about 600 feet away); James Harper Starr (about 600 feet away); General Elkanah Greer / Knights of the Golden Circle (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 12, 2023

2. Arnot House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 27 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.