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 H. Humphries Home. . 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.
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. Marker 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.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
