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

James Nesbit Stuart House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 24, 2025

1. James Nesbit Stuart House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1874 by J. N. Stuart (1837-1910) and wife, Sally Allen Stuart (1835-1918), of materials hauled by ox-wagon from east Texas. A ship builder, Andrew Murdock, joined frame with pegs. House was first in area to have milled lumber and window glass.

Four sons, all successful in later business life, were reared here. The youngest, Sally James Stuart (named for his mother and father), became owner in 1910 - the same year he wed Margaret Gordon. House became a stopping place for circuit riders, public officials, travelers, and friends; still owned by Margaret Stuart.

Erected 1971 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2730.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 32° 33.308′ N, 98° 30.078′ W. Marker is in Strawn, Texas, in Palo Pinto County. It is on West Stuart Street west of West Bowie Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 334 W Stuart St, 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,

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: Home of Stephen Bethel Strawn (approx. ¼ mile away); Thomas House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Strawn (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bethel Strawn, C.S.A.

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Strawn City Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mary Jane Gentry (approx. one mile away); Mount Marion Cemetery (approx. one mile away); Joseph Peter Davidson (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Strawn.

James Nesbit Stuart House and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 24, 2025

2. James Nesbit Stuart House and marker

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 294 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.