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

The Howell-Linscomb Home

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 17, 2026

1. The Howell-Linscomb Home Marker

Inscription. Daniel Webster Howell (1855-1930), a carpenter and contractor, built this two-story galleried residence in 1900-03 for his wife Amanda (Sellers) (1857-1924) and their ten children. In 1918 they sold the house to Milam L. Linscomb, a local barber, and his wife Sletia. They resided here with their two children until 1927. Representative of the early days of Orange's growth as a lumber center, the ornate Victorian home features intricate gingerbread detailing. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11484.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings.

Location. 30° 5.708′ N, 93° 44.531′ W. Marker is in Orange, Texas, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of West Pine Avenue and 12th Street, on the right when traveling west on West Pine Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1212 W Pine Ave, Orange TX 77630, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Texas’ Golden Triangle.

It is also

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in the American South,

on the Gulf Coast,

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 walking distance of this marker: Jorgensen House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bland-Bazzano House (within shouting distance of this marker); Orange Southern Pacific Depot (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); West End Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Christian Church of Orange (approx. 0.2 miles away); Orange Chamber of Commerce (approx. 0.2 miles away); First National Bank of Orange (approx. ¼ mile away); Joe and Annie Lucas House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orange.

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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 17, 2026

2. The Howell-Linscomb Home

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 32 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 22, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.