Fairmount in Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

William Reeves House

Photographed by Matthew G French, October 4, 2024

1. William Reeves House Marker

Inscription. Prominent businessman and philanthropist William Reeves built this home for himself and his wife, Mattie Hosea, in 1907-08. He served as president of Reeves Investments and was president and founder of the First Fort Worth Bank and Trust. The Reeves House exhibits characteristics of the Neo-Classical revival and Queen Anne styles of architecture. Prominent features include the round pavilion at the entrance and the wrap-around porches with Doric columns. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5845.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 32° 43.216′ N, 97° 19.909′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Fairmount. It is at the intersection of Hemphill Street and Lilac Street, on the left when traveling north on Hemphill Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2208 Hemphill Street, Fort Worth TX 76110, 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: Southside Church of Christ (within shouting distance of this marker); Grammer-Pierce House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Elizabeth Boulevard

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Chase Court (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dr. Clay Johnson House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sandidge-Walker House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hemphill Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Hemphill Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

Photographed by Matthew G French, October 4, 2024

2. William Reeves House Marker

Photographed by Matthew G French, October 4, 2024

3. William Reeves House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2024, by Matthew G French of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 586 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2024, by Matthew G French of Fort Worth, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.