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

Arnold Outhouse

Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2025

1. Arnold Outhouse Marker

Inscription. Prominent Henderson businessman and civic leader John R. Arnold moved his family to this property in 1908. He added a second story to the home (razed in 1966) that already existed at the site. He also built a number of structures around the property, including this outhouse. It was larger than most standard outhouses of its day, and the milled pattern on the door and window facings matched that of the large Arnold House. The Arnold Outhouse is preserved to illustrate part of the lifestyle of 19th and early 20th century Texans.

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10959.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 32° 9.537′ N, 94° 47.703′ W. Marker is in Henderson, Texas, in Rusk County. It is at the intersection of North High Street and Waskom St on North High Street. The marker is located on the grounds of the Depot Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 514 N High St, Henderson TX 75652, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in

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the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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,

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: Oil Industry (a few steps from this marker); Rusk County Agriculture (a few steps from this marker); The Railroad in Rusk County (a few steps from this marker); T.J. Walling Log Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Susan Weaver (within shouting distance of this marker); The Henderson Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); The Train at Lake Forest Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Mattie Trammell Schoolhouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henderson.

Arnold Outhouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2025

2. Arnold Outhouse and Marker

Interior view of the Arnold Outhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2025

3. Interior view of the Arnold Outhouse

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 281 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.