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

Maxwell-Liston House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 26, 2025

1. Maxwell-Liston House Marker

Inscription. This late Queen Anne style residence was built in 1904 by Charles W. Maxwell (1850-1912). A contractor and carpenter by trade, Maxwell lived here with his wife, Katie, until 1907. The home then was sold to James Liston (d. 1917), and it remained in the Liston Family until 1941. Elements of the Queen Anne style represented in the Maxwell-Liston House include the corner turret, the wraparound porch, and the wreath and scroll decorative work in the front gables. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3265.)

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

Location. 32° 44.205′ N, 97° 19.755′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is at the intersection of May Street and W. Leuda Street, on the right when traveling south on May Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 712 May Street, Fort Worth TX 76104, 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: Broadway Baptist Church of Ft. Worth (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Sanctuary - Gustavaus Adolphus Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); George B. Monnig House (approx. 0.3

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miles away); St. John's Evangelical and Reform Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Baker Funeral Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Saint Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fountain G. and Mary Oxsheer House (approx. half a mile away); James E. Guinn School (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 26, 2025

2. Maxwell-Liston House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.