Chandler in Henderson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Yarborough House
Photographed by Steve Gustafson, February 28, 2010
1. Yarborough House Marker
Occupied since 1903 by Charles Richard and Nannie Jane Spear Yarborough and 3 generations of descendants. Birthplace in 1903 of United States Senator Ralph Webster Yarborough.
In this house Charles R. Yarborough, as Justice of the Peace, performed many marriage ceremonies. In this house, he and Mrs. Yarborough on June 13, 1939, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Here on Jan. 1, 1959, he administered to his son the oath of office as Senator of the United States.
C.R. Yarborough died here Oct. 24, 1964, aged 100 years, 11 days.
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10380.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is June 13, 1939.
Location. 32° 18.368′ N, 95° 29.352′ W. Marker is in Chandler, Texas, in Henderson County. It is on State Highway 31 West when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 721 SH 31 W, Chandler TX 75758, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cherokee Exodus from Texas (a few steps from this marker); John Crane (a few steps from this marker); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Rock Hill Cemetery (approx. 3.1 miles away); County Line Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 4½ miles away); The Major John Dean House (approx. 4.8 miles away); Wood-Verner Cemetery (approx. 6 miles away); The Antioch Rosenwald School (approx. 6.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chandler.
More about this marker. Marker is in Chandler Museum and Visitor Center parking lot, McCain Park.
Photographed by Amanda Hartley, June 5, 2010
2. Yarborough House Marker
Photographed by Amanda Hartley, June 5, 2010
3. Yarborough House Marker
Photographed by Steve Gustafson, February 28, 2010
4. Yarborough House
Photographed by Amanda Hartley, June 5, 2010
5. Yarborough House
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, February 16, 2026
6. Yarborough House Marker
New location of marker
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, February 16, 2026
7. Yarborough House Marker
Marker is on the left, in Chandler Museum, McCain Park; Cherokee Exodus from Texas marker (10349) is in the middle; John Crane marker (12952) is on the right
Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,852 times since then and 95 times this year. Last updated on February 20, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on March 2, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on June 5, 2010, by Amanda Hartley of Tyler, Texas. 4. submitted on March 2, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. 5. submitted on June 5, 2010, by Amanda Hartley of Tyler, Texas. 6, 7. submitted on February 20, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
