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

Mitchell-Schoonover Home

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 26, 2025

1. Mitchell-Schoonover Home Marker

Inscription. James E. Mitchell, a jeweler, demanded a high degree of skilled craftsmanship in the construction of this house. Completed in 1907, it was designed by the Fort Worth architectural firm of Sanguinet and Staats. A friend, Dr. Charles B. Simmons, purchased the property in 1920. Ownership of the home was transferred to his daughter Maurine and her husband Dr. Frank Schoonover in 1945. They occupied the residence until 1979. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3425.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 32° 44.303′ N, 97° 20.635′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is at the intersection of S. 8th Ave and Pennsylvania Ave, on the right when traveling south on S. 8th Ave. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 S 8th Ave, 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: "Thistle Hill" (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Margaret Meacham Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ida Saunders Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Woman's Club of Fort Worth

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Saint Paul Lutheran Church (approx. ¼ mile away); William G. Newby Memorial Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Florence Shuman Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Cobb-Burney House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 26, 2025

2. Mitchell-Schoonover Home 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 77 times since then and 39 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.