Canton in Van Zandt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Blackwell House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 5, 2025

1. Blackwell House Marker

Inscription. Known as the oldest house in Canton, this residence was built for Henry F. Blackwell, II, and his wife Nannie Jane Blackwell. An early merchant in Canton, Blackwell also served as county sheriff. Records state the house was built in 1886, and was home to the Blackwells and their eight children. Many alterations and changes were made to the house through the years, and several rooms were added. Continuously occupied by Blackwell family members until 1975, the house was donated to the city of Canton by descendants of the original occupants in 1988.

Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11382.)

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

Location. 32° 33.749′ N, 95° 52.364′ W. Marker is in Canton, Texas, in Van Zandt County. It is on First Monday Lane north of West Dallas Street, on the left when traveling north. Across from Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library; museum uses same parkinglot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 317 First Monday Ln, Canton TX 75103, United States of America.

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Regionally, this marker is in the American 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: First Baptist Church of Canton (approx. 0.6 miles away); First Monday Trades Day (approx. 0.7 miles away); Thomas Jefferson Towles (approx. 0.7 miles away); Canton: The Misplaced County Seat (approx. 0.7 miles away); George Washington Tull, Sr. (approx. 0.7 miles away); Isaac Van Zandt (approx. 0.7 miles away); Isaac and Frances Van Zandt (approx. 0.7 miles away); John H. Reagan (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canton.

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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 5, 2025

2. Blackwell House and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.