Park Hill in Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Thomas G. & Marjorie Shaw House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 26, 2025

1. Thomas G. & Marjorie Shaw House Marker

Inscription. This Monterrey style house was built in 1927 by prominent Fort Worth contractor Bert B. Adams. One of the first houses built in the fashionable Park Hill Addition, it was purchased upon completion by Thomas and Marjorie Shaw. A highly successful independent oil producer, Shaw was associated with the Standard Oil Company and founded the T.G. Shaw Oil Corporation in 1924. Hallmark features of the house include its stucco wall finish and tile roof. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1993

Erected 1993 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5469.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 32° 43.071′ N, 97° 21.427′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Park Hill. It is on Medford Court East south of Westcott Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2404 Medford Ct East, Fort Worth TX 76109, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

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: Westbrook Estate (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Worth Zoological Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rogers-O'Daniel House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dave C. Reed Hall

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); Erma Lowe Hall (approx. ¾ mile away); University United Methodist Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); Dr. Arvel and Faye Ponton House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Vinnedge-Loicano House (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 26, 2025

2. Thomas G. & Marjorie Shaw House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.