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

David L. Nutt Home

Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2025

1. David L. Nutt Home Marker

Inscription. Two-story house built in 1879 by David Lee Nutt, who came to Texas from Missouri in 1857. Constructed plantation - style with cypress lumber hauled by ox cart from east Texas. Home soon converted into Hood County's first hotel, humorously named "The Nutt House" by the family. Patrons were drummers visiting Nutt's mercantile store. Became a home again in 1900. Nutt was a donor of 40 acres for original Granbury townsite. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
Restored 1967 by descendants of David Lee and Sue Garland Nutt

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1172.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 32° 26.596′ N, 97° 47.07′ W. Marker is in Granbury, Texas, in Hood County. It is at the intersection of East Bridge Street and Stockton Street, on the left when traveling east on East Bridge Street. The marker is located at the front of the house by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 319 E Bridge St, Granbury TX 76048, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in 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: The Aston House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gordon Home

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(about 400 feet away); Baker-Carmichael House (about 500 feet away); Hood County Jailhouse (about 600 feet away); Site of Schultz Blacksmith Shop (about 600 feet away); J. F. and J. Nutt Building (about 700 feet away); Baker-Rylee Building and Town Square Service Station (about 700 feet away); The Fair (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Granbury.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2025

2. David L. Nutt Home Marker

The David L. Nutt Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2025

3. The David L. Nutt Home and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 5, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.