Waxahachie in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Strickland-Sawyer House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 30, 2024

1. Strickland-Sawyer House Marker

Inscription. Maggie Young Beall, a widow, built a house here in 1888. One year later it was purchased by J.F. Stickland (1861-1921), a cofounder of Texas Power and Light Company and a pioneer of area interurban lines. In 1897 he had C.W. Thrash build the present home over the existing residence. J.W. Sawyer (1868-1927), a druggist, bought the property in 1914 and members of his family lived here until 1945. The Victorian styling features a 3-story turret containing the interior stairwell. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7152.)

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

Location. 32° 23.247′ N, 96° 50.511′ W. Marker is in Waxahachie, Texas, in Ellis County. It is at the intersection of Oldham Avenue and Williams Street, on the left when traveling west on Oldham Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 Oldham Ave, Waxahachie TX 75165, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in

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the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

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: Presiding Elder's House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Central Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Joseph Catholic Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Wyatt Real Estate Office (approx. ¼ mile away); Calaboose (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bessie Coleman (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of a Confederate Powder Mill (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rogers Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waxahachie.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 30, 2023

2. Strickland-Sawyer House Marker

Strickland-Sawyer House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 30, 2023

3. Strickland-Sawyer House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 30, 2023

4. Strickland-Sawyer House

Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 327 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 30, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.