Stephenville in Erath County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
President's House
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 6, 2026
1. President's House Marker
This home was built on the Tarleton State University campus in 1923 to serve as the residence of the college's chief executive officer. Originally called the Dean's Home, it was first occupied by the family of J. Thomas Davis, who is credited with designing the house. Exhibiting Mediterranean style influences, the home was built of native stone by local and student workers at a cost of $8,000.
Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4115.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 32° 12.975′ N, 98° 12.955′ W. Marker is in Stephenville, Texas, in Erath County. It is on Military Drive 0.1 miles west of N McIlhaney St, on the right when traveling west. Located in Tarleton State University campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1500 Military Dr, Stephenville TX 76401, 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 Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Comanchería, 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: John Tarleton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brick Streets of Stephenville (approx. 0.3 miles away); In Memory of George Bernhard Erath (approx. 0.6 miles away); Erath Arches (approx. 0.6 miles away); First Christian Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); First Methodist Church of Stephenville (approx. ¾ mile away); Stephenville Masonic Lodge No. 267 (approx. ¾ mile away); Stephenville Drug Stores (approx.
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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 6, 2026
2. President's House and marker
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 6, 2026
3. President's House informational plaque 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 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
