Taylor in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Tucker-Smith House
Photographed by Keith Peterson, June 28, 2007
1. Tucker-Smith House Marker
Built in 1892 by prominent local lumber man J.E. Tucker, this residence originally reflected the Queen Anne style. Decker Franklin Smith purchased the house in 1905. In 1916 Smith extensively remodeled the house in the Mission style, which was then gaining popularity in Texas. Its prominent features include a wraparound arcaded porch, paired Doric columns, and quatrefoil windows. Smith continued to live here until 1920.
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9366.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 30° 34.385′ N, 97° 24.975′ W. Marker is in Taylor, Texas, in Williamson County. It can be reached from West 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 516 W 7th St, Taylor TX 76574, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas and in the Austin Metropolitan Area. 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, 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: Doak Home (within shouting distance of this marker); St. James Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wedemeyer Hospital Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Taylor Public Schools (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Tenth Street United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away);
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Photographed by Keith Peterson, June 28, 2007
2. Tucker-Smith House
A portion of the marker is visible to the right in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,396 times since then and 104 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 13, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on December 14, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
