Eastland in Eastland County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Burkett House
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 6, 2026
1. Burkett House Marker
Joe Burkett, who with his brother and father discovered and cultivated the original Burkett pecan tree in 1900, was a school teacher, county official, and state legislator. He and his wife Fannye Pullig Burkett built this home in 1919 and 1920. It originally included a large farm lot with outbuildings. The Foursquare house was modified by new owners in the 1930s to reflect the Romantic period revival styles popular in that era. The stucco finish, low hipped tile roof with overhanging eaves, front porch, and porte cochere contribute to the home's Spanish Colonial Revival appearance.
Erected 1998 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11852.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 32° 23.337′ N, 98° 49.202′ W. Marker is in Eastland, Texas, in Eastland County. It is at the intersection of Mulberry Street and W Burkett Blvd, on the right when traveling south on Mulberry Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1301 S Mulberry St, Eastland TX 76448, United
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Regionally, this marker is in Big Country. 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 Comancherνa, 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: Prairie Oil and Gas Company Housing (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Connellee House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Early Settlers of Eastland County (approx. 0.8 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Eastland (approx. 0.8 miles away); First Christian Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); Texas Eleventh Court of Appeals (approx. 0.8 miles away); Eastland County World War I Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Camp Salmon / Texas Civil War Frontier Defense (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eastland.
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 6, 2026
2. Burkett 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 6 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.
