Ennis in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The H.P. Barkley Home
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 31, 2026
1. The H.P. Barkley Home Marker
Local contractor B. F. Sargeant constructed this residence in 1892 for H.P. Barkley, a conductor and yardmaster for the Houston and Central Texas Railroad. Built in the Victorian style, it features elaborate gingerbread detailing. T.H. Floyd, a local businessman, purchased the house in 1905 and resided here until 1949. Later used as a church parsonage, the Barkley home now serves as a reminder of Ennis' early days as a growing railroad town.
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7082.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 32° 19.958′ N, 96° 37.913′ W. Marker is in Ennis, Texas, in Ellis County. It is at the intersection of North Dallas Street and W Tyler Street, on the left when traveling north on North Dallas Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 709 N Dallas, Ennis TX 75119, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Moore House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Matthews - Atwood House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Katie Daffan (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ennis Bluebonnet Trails (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pierce Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); LaJuan Schlegel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Minnie McDowal (approx. 0.4 miles away); Railroads in Ennis (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch
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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 31, 2026
2. The H.P. Barkley Home and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 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.
