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

"Thistle Hill"

The Cattle Baron's Mansion

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 26, 2025

1. "Thistle Hill" Marker

Inscription. Designed by Sanguinet & Staats, this Georgian Revival structure was built in 1903 for A.B. Wharton (1878-1963) and his bride Electra (1882-1925), daughter of rancher W.T. Waggoner (1852-1934). Electra named the mansion "Thistle Hill". Cattlemen-investor Winfield Scott (1849-1911) bought the home in 1910 but died before he moved in. His wife Elizabeth (1861-1935) lived here until her death. Occupied by the Girls' Service League, 1940-1968, the house was purchased in 1976 by "Save the Scott Home!" Inc. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1977

Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5463.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 32° 44.284′ N, 97° 20.538′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and 7th Ave, on the left when traveling west on Pennsylvania Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1509 Pennsylvania 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: Mitchell-Schoonover Home (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Margaret Meacham Hall (about 600 feet away); Ida Saunders Hall

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(about 600 feet away); The Woman's Club of Fort Worth (about 700 feet away); William G. Newby Memorial Building (about 800 feet away); Florence Shuman Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint Paul Lutheran Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fountain G. and Mary Oxsheer House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

"Thistle Hill" image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 26, 2025

2. "Thistle Hill"

"Thistle Hill" N.R.H.P. plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 26, 2025

3. "Thistle Hill" N.R.H.P. plaque

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 107 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.