Copperas Cove in Coryell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Allin House

Photographed by James Hulse, November 3, 2025

1. Allin House Marker

Inscription. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Emma Barker (1865-1955) was reared in Wisconsin and moved to Copperas Cove between 1885 and 1887 when her father obtained a land patent from the state. Jouett Allin (1868-1936) was born in Kentucky. He arrived in Texas at age 17 and worked for the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad. They married in 1890 in Copperas Cove. Both Emma and Jouett continued to work for the railroad for several years.

The Allins eventually settled in Copperas Cove and Jouett Allin became the town's first mayor when it was incorporated in 1913. He and Emma built their first home that same year on land she inherited from her mother.

Designed by architect H.D. Pampel of Temple, this structure is an excellent example of the Craftsman style, with features such as a frame construction bungalow plan with a three-bay front porch with box columns, a gable roof and a Palladian window. The house was among the most prominent homes in Copperas Cove.

In addition to his mayoral service, Jouett Allin was a banker, city alderman, landowner and member of several fraternal organizations, serving as both worshipful master and grand master in area Masonic lodges. Emma Barker Allin worked as an attorney and schoolteacher. She was well known in Copperas Cove as a church, civic and social leader. The Allins are interred

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in the Copperas Cove City Cemetery. Their house was sold to cousins in 1953 and remained in the family until it was purchased by the city in 1986. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1998

Erected 1998 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14810.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 31° 7.599′ N, 97° 54.083′ W. Marker is in Copperas Cove, Texas, in Coryell County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and W Avenue A, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street. The marker is located at the corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 N Main St, Copperas Cove TX 76522, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Baptist Church of Copperas Cove (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1908 First Baptist Church Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mt. Hiram Lodge No. 595, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ogletree Stagestop and Post Office (approx. 2.3 miles away); Clear Creek Baptist Church (approx. 3½ miles away); Tobey Cemetery (approx. 8.6 miles away); Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery

The Allin House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 3, 2025

2. The Allin House and Marker

(approx. 8.9 miles away); Killeen Herald (approx. 9.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Copperas Cove.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 134 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.