Glen Rose in Somervell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Captain J.J. Farr House

Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2024

1. Captain J.J. Farr House Marker

Inscription. Captain J.J. Farr, lawyer and Confederate veteran, was the first man and his family, who lived in this 1870's vintage home, one of the earliest permanent dwellings in Glen Rose. The builder is unknown. Unique to the area, this house has a full basement, which took considerable know-how to make it sound and water tight. This house is a representation of the readily available limestone for structures in this area of Texas.

In the 1880's, Capt. Farr added a two-story addition to the stone structure, enlarging the home to twice its size. When Somervell County bought this property in the 1990's, the addition was torn away, due to its condition.

Capt. Farr served in Co. I, 12th Mississippi Infantry with the C.S.A. during the Civil War. He practiced law in Granbury before coming to Glen Rose. His son J. H. Farr went on to become a Somervell County Judge from 1912 to 1914.

Erected by Somervell County Historical Commission, Somervell County Precinct 4, and Texas Master Gardeners - Somervell County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 32° 14.042′ N, 97° 45.153′ W. Marker is in Glen Rose, Texas, in Somervell County. It is at the intersection

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of East Elm Street and Matthews Street on East Elm Street. The marker is located in the Paluxy Heritage Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 E Elm St, Glen Rose TX 76043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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: A different marker also named Captain J.J. Farr House (here, next to this marker); Wheeler-Epps-McMahon Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Lanham Mill Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Telephone Switchboard (within shouting distance of this marker); Dry Cleaners Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Campbell Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Martin's Grocery Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Tribute to Senator Vernon Lemens (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Rose.

More about this marker. There is a duplicate copy of this marker at the front entrance of the house on the porch.

The side view of the Captain J.J. Farr House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2024

2. The side view of the Captain J.J. Farr House and Marker

The Captain J.J. Farr House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2024

3. The Captain J.J. Farr House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.