Midlothian in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

C.W. Mertz House

Built in 1904

C.W. Merits House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, January 5, 2025

1. C.W. Merits House Marker

Inscription. This charming two-story Queen Anne-style Victorian house was once inhabited by the family of C.W. Mertz, a prominent Cleburne banker, real estate entrepreneur, insurance broker, and civic leader in the early 1900s. Originally located at 730 North Main Street in Cleburne, Texas, this six-bedroom home was moved to Founders Row in Midlothian in 2016.

Erected by City of Midlothian, Founders Row.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 32° 28.954′ N, 96° 59.437′ W. Marker is in Midlothian, Texas, in Ellis County. It is at the intersection of East Avenue G and North 12th Street, on the right when traveling west on East Avenue G. The marker is located on the front wall of the house by the entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 311 E Avenue G, Midlothian TX 76065, 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: Mulkey-Loggins House (a few steps from this marker); William Hosford House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Newton Cabin (approx. ¼ mile away); Midlothian Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Midlothian Presbyterian Church (approx. half a mile away);

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First United Methodist Church (approx. half a mile away); First United Methodist Church of Midlothian (approx. half a mile away); Midlothian Public Schools (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Midlothian.

C.W. Mertz House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Sullivan, January 1, 2026

2. C.W. Mertz House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 29, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2. submitted on January 2, 2026, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas.