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

The Allen House

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2014

1. The Allen House Marker

Inscription.
Born in Alabama, the Rev. Walker Montecue Allen (1819-1899) was a Cumberland Presbyterian minister, author, and teacher. He moved to Marshall in 1876 with his wife Eliza Ann (Handly) (1829-1902) and their nine children. They erected this two-story residence in 1879, with the Rev. Allen and his older sons doing most of the carpentry and masonry work. An example of the late Greek Revival style, this structure was occupied by the Allen family until 1942.

Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10135.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 32° 33.037′ N, 94° 22.034′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Texas, in Harrison County. It is on North Washington Avenue just south of Ginocchio Street, on the left when traveling south. The historical marker, Texas Historical Medallion, and National Register of Historic Places marker are mounted on the left side of the front door of the house. Touch for map. Marker

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is at or near this postal address: 610 North Washington Avenue, Marshall TX 75670, 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 walking distance of this marker: Whaley House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ginocchio-Cook-Pedison House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ginocchio Hotel and Restaurant (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Texas & Pacific Depot (about 300 feet away); Marshall (about 300 feet away); William Patillo House (about 500 feet away); Walter Paye Lane (about 600 feet away); Governor Edward Clark (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

Regarding The Allen House. The Allen House is a recorded Texas

The Allen House NRHP Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2014

2. The Allen House NRHP Marker

Historic Landmark (1977), and a contributing property in the Ginocchio Historic District, National Register of Historic Places № 74002076.

From the National Register Nomination prepared by Gary L. Hume, Marie D. Landon & Steve Smith, October 30, 1974:
The Ginocchio Historic District is located adjacent to the Texas and Pacific Railroad and Marshall depot. The district includes the Ginocchio Hotel, C.A. Ginocchio's private residence, several Victorian homes in the immediate vicinity, the railroad and freight station, the railroad shops, and the old Marshall cemetery. The two and a half story frame Allen House is located within the Ginocchio Historic District. The house has a central single door flanked by two narrow Victorian 4-over-4 light windows on each side. There is a double gallery across the front supported by one-story Doric columns.

Also see . . .
1. Ginocchio Historic District (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: The district takes its name from the Ginocchio family who operated a hotel, The Ginocchio, in the district during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The district houses numerous historic buildings including:
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2014

3. The Allen House Marker
Allen House, The Ginocchio, T&P Depot, the Heflin-Thompson House and the Whaley House. The district is also home to two museums the Harrison County Historical Museum in the Ginocchio and the T&P Railway Museum in the T&P Depot.

(Submitted on September 5, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Walker Montecue Allen (Cumberland.org).

Excerpt: He built a comfortable home in Marshall. Most of his time was spent as pastor of country churches within reach. He was always dearly in love with his work. He never seemed to aspire to the greater posts of service. He was always eminently successful as a revivalist. Many who are now preachers were converted under his ministry. He was for a number of years stated clerk and treasurer of the Marshall Presbytery, of which he had been a member since 1860. He preached actively until about January 1897, when the condition of his health demanded his withdrawal from active life. He died May 19, 1899, in Marshall, and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Eliza A. Allen died at her home in Marshall, Texas, Feb. 16, 1902, aged 72 years, and was buried from the Cumberland Presbyterian
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2014

4. The Allen House (west/front elevation)
Church.

(Submitted on December 2, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

The Allen House (<i>northwest corner view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2014

5. The Allen House (northwest corner view)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 533 times since then and 59 times this year. Last updated on June 30, 2026, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 2, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.