Burkeville in Newton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Round Table Inn

Photographed by James Hulse, December 19, 2025

1. Round Table Inn Marker

Inscription. On this site stood Harrell House built in 1865 by Confederate veteran David F. Harrell. Served stagecoaches and others traveling military road. Renamed for its food-laden, handmade lazy susan table, seating 12 to 15. Burned 1927. Rebuilt and still run by a granddaughter, Helen Duncan.

Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 11124.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 30° 59.831′ N, 93° 40.158′ W. Marker is in Burkeville, Texas, in Newton County. It is on State Highway 87 south of State Highway 63, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located along the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13982 TX-87, Burkeville TX 75932, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Original Site, Burkeville Methodist Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cade Building (about 600 feet away); Blum Male and Female College (about 600 feet away); Burkeville Church of God (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of the First Court House of Newton County (approx. 0.2

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miles away); Tanner Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); Woods Cemetery (approx. 2 miles away); Wiergate (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burkeville.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 19, 2025

2. Round Table Inn Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, December 19, 2025

3. Round Table Inn Marker

The view of the marker and Inn from across the street.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 21, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.