Whitesboro in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
R. N. Younger Home
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 30, 2026
1. R. N. Younger Home Marker
Victorian home built 1889 by Dr. R. N. Younger, church, banking and school leader. Southern exposure in 10 of 12 rooms and halls. Fine beveled mirrors in 3 of 6 hand-carved mantels. Bought 1923 by Sullivans, noted teachers, heirs of first owner of the site.
Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 11564.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 33° 39.474′ N, 96° 54.308′ W. Marker is in Whitesboro, Texas, in Grayson County. It is at the intersection of Center Street and North Ave, on the right when traveling north on Center Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bennett-Richardson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Whitesboro (approx. 0.2 miles away); 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 away); Sadler Cemetery (approx. 3.4 miles away); Sadler United Methodist Church (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Whitesboro.
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 30, 2026
2. R. N. Younger Home 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 9 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.
