Dublin in Erath County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Gallagher House
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 6, 2026
1. The Gallagher House Marker
This Victorian residence was built in 1895 for W. T. Leggett, manager of the Dublin Music Company. The two-story Classical Revival porch was added to the east side of the house in 1907 during the ownership of J. H. Wilder. In 1914 the property was purchased by Michael D. Gallagher (1854-1921), a native of Ireland who owned a local mercantile store. Members of the Gallagher family lived in the house for 35 years.
Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2099.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 32° 5.236′ N, 98° 20.41′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Texas, in Erath County. It is at the intersection of North Grafton Street and E Sheridan Street, on the right when traveling north on North Grafton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 261 N Grafton Street, Dublin TX 76446, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Little Church on Grafton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Harlan L. Raley (about 800 feet away); Early Commercial Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); First National Cutting Horse Association-Sanctioned Cutting (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dublin Rodeo (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hogan Blacksmith Shop (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named The Hogan Blacksmith Shop (approx. ¼ mile away); Dublin National Bank (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 6, 2026
2. The Gallagher House and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
