Whitesboro in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bennett-Richardson House
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 30, 2026
1. Bennett-Richardson House Marker
This residence was built in 1902 for the family of local business leader Bland Bennett and Grace (Dunlap) Bennett. Exhibiting Victorian and classical revival detailing, its prominent features include a 1-story wraparound porch with a pedimented primary entrance, a hipped roof, and corbelled chimneys. Its transitional floor plan is reminiscent of both center passage and American foursquare plans. The H. S. Richardson family purchased the house in 1942.
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7339.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 33° 39.445′ N, 96° 54.336′ W. Marker is in Whitesboro, Texas, in Grayson County. It is at the intersection of Center Street and E Hall Street, on the left when traveling north on Center Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 Center St, Whitesboro TX 76273, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: R. N. Younger Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Whitesboro (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mary Florence Cowell (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pioneer Park (approx. 1.3 miles away); Diamond Station (approx. 1.3 miles away); Diamond Horse Ranch (approx. 1.3 miles
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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 30, 2026
2. Bennett-Richardson House and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
