Gainesville in Cooke County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Potter-Hurley House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, December 19, 2023

1. Potter-Hurley House Marker

Inscription. Capt. L.W. Lee (1831-1916), a confederate veteran moved here from Missouri, 1869, founded Valley View (10 mi. S), 1873; became a leading cattleman of area. In 1894, as a wedding gift for daughter Ella (Mrs. J.M. Potter), built this house. Bought 1949 and preserved by Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Hurley.

Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4099.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 33° 37.286′ N, 97° 8.693′ W. Marker is in Gainesville, Texas, in Cooke County. It is on East Church Street east of South Dixon Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 E Church Street, Gainesville TX 76240, 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,

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: Old City Hall-Fire Station (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Davis House (about 800 feet away); Gainesville National Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cooke County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Barbed Wire in Cooke County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cooke County Free Library

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); The Houston House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gainesville.

Potter-Hurley House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, December 19, 2023

2. Potter-Hurley House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 525 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 20, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.