Fayetteville in Fayette County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Compton-Zapp House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 12, 2026

1. Compton-Zapp House Marker

Inscription.
This property has been owned by a number of Fayetteville residents over the years, including William Compton, Dr. Jethro Jackson, Antone and Minnie Pohl, and Hugo Zapp, Sr. Dr. Jackson was a charter member of the Fayetteville Masonic Lodge, and Hugo Zapp was a prominent merchant. This home dates to the 19th century, and its central hall plan is typical of Texas vernacular homes of the time. It remained in the Zapp family from 1865 until 1945. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1016.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 29° 54.308′ N, 96° 40.646′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, Texas, in Fayette County. It is at the intersection of West Market Street and N Washington Street, on the left when traveling east on West Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 W Market St, Fayetteville TX 78940, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally,

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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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Zapp Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Svrcek Garage (about 400 feet away); Site of Svrcek Building (about 400 feet away); The Sladek-Hillman House (about 500 feet away); Fayetteville SPJST (about 500 feet away); St. Paul Lutheran Church (about 600 feet away); Fayetteville (about 600 feet away); Fayette County Precinct No. 2 Courthouse (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.

Compton-Zapp House and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 12, 2026

2. Compton-Zapp House and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.