Downtown in Waco in McLennan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Sturgis House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 3, 2025

1. The Sturgis House Marker

Inscription. Built 1887 by James N. Harris in a refined Victorian style. Bricks handmade from Brazos River sand are used throughout entire structure and servant's quarters. Walls are 13-inch, solid, with interior plaster directly applied. Roof is the original. Bought 1912 by Mr. and Mrs. James H. Sturgis, whose children James, Jr., Carroll W., and Anna Elizabeth were brought up here. Structure is now preserved by Mr. and Mrs. Carroll W. Sturgis. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1971

Erected 1971 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5433.)

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

Location. 31° 33.041′ N, 97° 8.429′ W. Marker is in Waco, Texas, in McLennan County. It is in Downtown. It is on Washington Avenue north of N 14th Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1316 Washington ave, Waco TX 76701, 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,

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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: St. Mary's Church of the Assumption (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbus Avenue Baptist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Austin Avenue United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away); Austin Avenue Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); Rotan-Dosset House (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Waco (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Lutheran Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Evangelia Settlement (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waco.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 3, 2025

2. The Sturgis House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.