Edgewood in Van Zandt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

William H. Humphries Home

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 7, 2024

1. William H. Humphries Home Marker

Inscription. William Henry (1862-1917) and Molly (1867-1945) Humphries joined a large migration of Mississippi families to Edgewood in the early 1890s. Humphries opened a general store, acquired many acres of farmland, and became a business leader in the growing community. He built this frame Victorian residence in 1893-1894. Here Molly was often hostess to civic and church groups. The home was also occupied by the Humphries' two sons, James Eldridge and Shelton Cullen. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11421.)

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

Location. 32° 41.785′ N, 95° 53.192′ W. Marker is in Edgewood, Texas, in Van Zandt County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and East Pecan Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 S Main Street, Edgewood TX 75117, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and in the Piney

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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cheatham Memorial United Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bennett Joseph Carter Home (about 600 feet away); Old First National Bank Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Edgewood (approx. 0.2 miles away); A. L. Spradlin Log Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Edgewood Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Slaughter School (approx. 1½ miles away); Barren Ridge (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edgewood.

William H. Humphries Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 7, 2024

2. William H. Humphries Home and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.