Corsicana in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Jester-Butler House

Photographed by James Hulse, May 16, 2024

1. Jester-Butler House Marker

Inscription. An excellent and elegant example of Colonial Revival design by an architect well-trained in detail and proportions, the home of rancher and banker Charles Jester and his wife Marion was completed in 1920. It was designed by Birch D. Easterwood (1885-1969), who was a favorite architect for major buildings on the Baylor University campus including Pat Neff Hall. The Jester Home, sold to oilman Joe E. Butler and his wife Ora in 1932, displays several elements typical of Easterwood, such as the slate roof, wide woodwork under the roof line, and deep red brick. The Butlers owned the home until 1979. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1997

Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12113.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 32° 5.494′ N, 96° 29.067′ W. Marker is in Corsicana, Texas, in Navarro County. It is at the intersection of Sycamore Avenue and North 25th Street, on the right when traveling west on Sycamore Avenue. The marker is located at the front gate to the house. Touch for map. Marker is

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at or near this postal address: 1522 Sycamore Ave, Corsicana TX 75110, 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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Beauford Halbert Jester Home (within shouting distance of this marker); James Clinton Neill (approx. ¼ mile away); Dunn-Ransom Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Judge John S. Callicutt (approx. 0.4 miles away); Roger Q. Mills Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Smith-McCrery Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Former Homesite of Joseph S. Cullinan (approx. half a mile away); The Rosenberg Family (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corsicana.

The front gate of the Jester-Butler House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 16, 2024

2. The front gate of the Jester-Butler House and Marker

The view of the Jester-Butler House Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 16, 2024

3. The view of the Jester-Butler House Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 20, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.