Oaks Historic District in Beaumont in Jefferson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

McFaddin-Ward House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 19, 2023

1. McFaddin-Ward House Marker

Inscription. This classical revival mansion was erected on the homestead of William McFaddin (1819-1897), who received land from the Republic of Texas for service at the 1836 Battle of San Jacinto. He later acquired more property and built a ranching empire. Architect Henry Conrad Mauer designed the house in 1906 for McFaddin's daughter, Di (Mrs. W. C.) Averill. Occupied (1907) by her brother, W. P. H. McFaddin (1856-1936), it is now owned by his daughter, Mamie (Mrs. Carroll E.) Ward. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976
Entered in the National Register of Historic Places 1971

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10542.)

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

Location. 30° 5.237′ N, 94° 6.915′ W. Marker is in Beaumont, Texas, in Jefferson County. It is in the Oaks Historic District. It is at the intersection of McFaddin Avenue and North 14th Street, on the right when traveling west on McFaddin Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1906 McFaddin Ave, Beaumont TX 77701, United States

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Regionally, this marker is in Texas’ Golden Triangle.

It is also in the American South,

on the Gulf Coast,

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: C. Homer and Edith Fuller Chambers Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Texas' First Rice Mill (approx. half a mile away); Dr. Charles F. L. N. Graham (approx. 0.6 miles away); Congregation Temple Emanuel (approx. 0.6 miles away); Holmes Duke House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Beaumont (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Woman's Club of Beaumont (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Clubhouse The Woman's Club of Beaumont (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beaumont.

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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 19, 2023

2. McFaddin-Ward House

The marker is to the left of the doorway, behind the column.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.