Asherton in Dimmit County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bel-Asher
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, November 8, 2025
1. Bel-Asher Marker
Inscription.
Bel-Asher. . Designed by noted San Antonio architect Alfred Giles and built in 1910. This imposing structure was the home of Asher Richardson and his wife, Mary Isabelle (Belle). Richardson developed the town of Asherton, routing his railroad, the Asherton and Gulf Railway Co., through the city in 1905. Christened with a combination of the Richardsons' first names, the house has remained in the family for generations. An architectural hybrid with some prairie school style influences, Bel-Asher features native sandstone construction and large projecting eaves.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990
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Designed by noted San Antonio architect Alfred Giles and built in 1910. This imposing structure was the home of Asher Richardson and his wife, Mary Isabelle (Belle). Richardson developed the town of Asherton, routing his railroad, the Asherton and Gulf Railway Co., through the city in 1905. Christened with a combination of the Richardsons' first names, the house has remained in the family for generations. An architectural hybrid with some prairie school style influences, Bel-Asher features native sandstone construction and large projecting eaves.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990
Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 355.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 28° 26.532′ N, 99° 45.741′ W. Marker is in Asherton, Texas, in Dimmit County. It is at the intersection of Forest Street and 9th Street, on the right when traveling west on Forest Street. The marker is located at the front of the house near the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Forest St, Asherton TX 78827, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. 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 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Dimmit County Courthouse
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, November 8, 2025
2. Bel-Asher House
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
