Pittsburg in Camp County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

John L. Sheppard Home

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 12, 2023

1. John L. Sheppard Home Marker

Inscription. Home of the Sheppard family from 1884, when the house was built, until 1891. During that time John L. Sheppard (1852-1902) served as district attorney and then judge for Fifth Judicial District. In 1899 he was elected to U.S. Congress and died in office. His son, Morris Sheppard (1875-1941), succeeded him in congress, then served with distinction in U.S. Senate from 1913-1951. House has eight fireplaces and secret passageway between floors. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974

Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9809.)

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

Location. 32° 59.85′ N, 94° 57.959′ W. Marker is in Pittsburg, Texas, in Camp County. It is at the intersection of Mount Pleasant Street and Garrett Street, on the right when traveling north on Mount Pleasant Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 217 Mt Pleasant Street, Pittsburg TX 75686, 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: First Methodist Church of Pittsburg (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Camp County Courthouse (about 600 feet away); Farmer's Feed and Seed Company

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(about 600 feet away); W. L. Garrett Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pittsburg (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of First Carnegie Library in Texas (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Harrison Pitts (approx. ¼ mile away); Shootout at the Pittsburg Depot (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburg.

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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 12, 2023

2. John L. Sheppard Home 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 300 times since then and 14 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.