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

621 S. Rice

1913

Photographed by James Hulse, December 22, 2024

1. 621 S. Rice Marker

Inscription. This Neo-Classical house, designed by Waco architect T. Brooks Pearson, was constructed in 1913 by Arthur Richelieu Eidson (1875-1941), and served until 1964 as the family residence.

A.R. Eidson was the son of Associate Justice J.A. Eidson of the Court of Civil Appeals, 3rd District, and grandson of early pioneers, James M. Rice and Elizabeth Standifer Rice. Eidson was admitted to the bar in 1895; elected county attorney in 1896; chosen district presidential elector in 1904; and elected district attorney in 1906. He was Texas Democratic Party Chair during the turbulent gubernatorial terms of Jim and Miriam (Pa & Ma) Ferguson.

His wife, Lenora 'Nora' Abshier Eidson raised two children here, daughters 'JA' and Eunice. In this photograph, Eidson stands on the front porch at the southeast corner of the house, apparently during - or shortly after - construction, as the mortar on the rock masonry appears wet.

Erected by Hamilton County Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 31° 41.902′ N, 98° 7.581′ W.

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Marker is in Hamilton, Texas, in Hamilton County. It is at the intersection of South Rice Street (U.S. 281) and East Hill Street, on the right when traveling south on South Rice Street. The marker is located at the sidewalk in front of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 621 South Rice Street, Hamilton TX 76531, 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: First Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Mary’s Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rice-Eidson Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rice Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Knights of Pythias Lodge Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Perry National Bank (approx. 0.4 miles away); Eidson-Rice Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Col. George R. Freeman

Photographed by James Hulse, December 22, 2024

2. 621 S. Rice Marker

(approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.

More about this marker. The house is a personal residence, please respect their privacy and property.

621 S. Rice House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 22, 2024

3. 621 S. Rice House

Photographed by James Hulse, December 22, 2024

4. 621 S. Rice Marker

The view of the house and marker from the street.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 25, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.