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

Dr. Clay Johnson House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, November 9, 2025

1. Dr. Clay Johnson House Marker

Inscription. Completed in 1912 for Dr. Clay Johnson, this house was designed by the Fort Worth architectural firm of Waller and Field. The Prairie School influence is visible in the home's horizontal roof line and broad cornices, while more Classical detailing appears in the semi-circular windows and the balustrade around the roof. Dr. Johnson, Chief Surgeon for the Fort Worth and Denver City Railroad's Wichita Valley Line, lived here until his death in 1948. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1266.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 32° 43.526′ N, 97° 19.93′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Fairmount. It is on Chase Court west of Hemphill Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: #3 Chase Ct, Fort Worth TX 76110, 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: Chase Court (a few steps from this marker); Hemphill Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Hemphill Presbyterian Church (about 300

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feet away); Boykin House (approx. ¼ mile away); Southside Church of Christ (approx. 0.3 miles away); William Reeves House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Saint Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fairmount-Southside Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

Dr. Clay Johnson House and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, November 9, 2025

2. Dr. Clay Johnson House and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.