Ennis in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Matthews - Atwood House
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 31, 2026
1. Matthews - Atwood House Marker
Pearl C. Matthews purchased this property in 1900 when he and his brother Will, owners of a McKinney department store, opened a second establishment in Ennis. He and his wife Virgie (Thompson) lived in a cottage at this site until 1908 when they constructed the present house. Harry Atwood (1873-1948), a native of Arkansas, purchased the home in 1917. His wife Bessie (Craig) deeded the residence to their son Felix Atwood (1908-1974) in 1955. A Lieutenant Colonel during World War II, Atwood lived here and maintained a law office in Dallas.
Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7121.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 32° 19.709′ N, 96° 37.903′ W. Marker is in Ennis, Texas, in Ellis County. It is at the intersection of North Sherman Street and W Belknap Street, on the left when traveling north on North Sherman Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 307 N Sherman St, 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 (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); LaJuan Schlegel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Minnie McDowal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ennis Bluebonnet Trails (approx. Ό mile away); Jack Lummus (approx. Ό mile away); Katie Daffan (approx. Ό mile away); Ennis National
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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 31, 2026
2. Matthews - Atwood House 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 6 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.
