Strawn in Palo Pinto County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Home of Stephen Bethel Strawn

(April 30, 1837 - March 9, 1921)

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 24, 2025

1. Home of Stephen Bethel Strawn Marker

Inscription. Born in Giles County, Tennessee. Came to Palo Pinto County, 1859, among first settlers in region. Married Jane Allen, July 18, 1860. Served in Co. B, State Troops, during Civil War, protecting frontier. Built this house in mid-1870s. Founded city of Strawn, 1880, to encourage Texas & Pacific Railway company to build through area. He was landowner, rancher, and banker, with interests in local coal mining activities. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973

Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5104.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is July 18, 1860.

Location. 32° 33.463′ N, 98° 29.934′ W. Marker is in Strawn, Texas, in Palo Pinto County. It is at the intersection of Hinkson Avenue and Bennett Street, on the left when traveling north on Hinkson Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Strawn TX 76475, 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,

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the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Thomas House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Nesbit Stuart House (approx. ¼ mile away); Strawn (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bethel Strawn, C.S.A. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Strawn City Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mount Marion Cemetery (approx. 1.2 miles away); Mary Jane Gentry (approx. 1.2 miles away); Joseph Peter Davidson (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Strawn.

Home of Stephen Bethel Strawn and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 24, 2025

2. Home of Stephen Bethel Strawn and marker

Home of Stephen Bethel Strawn image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 24, 2025

3. Home of Stephen Bethel Strawn

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 25, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.