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

The Sladek-Hillman House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 12, 2026

1. The Sladek-Hillman House Marker

Inscription.
R. J. Sladek, a Bohemian immigrant, built this home about 1896. In 1899 ownership was transferred to Anna Hillman, the widow of Ludwig Hillman, one of the early settlers of the Fayetteville area. She lived in the house until her death in 1923. The interior of the Victorian cottage features 12-foot ceilings and millwork carvings of intricate detail. The front porch columns are bracketed and the bay window is decorated with fish scale siding. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4946.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 29° 54.237′ N, 96° 40.687′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, Texas, in Fayette County. It is at the intersection of North Rusk Street and W Market Street, on the left when traveling west on North Rusk Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 N Rusk 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, it is in

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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: St. Paul Lutheran Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Germania Public School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zapp Building (about 400 feet away); Compton-Zapp House (about 500 feet away); Site of Svrcek Garage (about 600 feet away); Sarrazin Store (about 600 feet away); Spacek House (about 600 feet away); Fayetteville (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.

The Sladek-Hillman House and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 12, 2026

2. The Sladek-Hillman 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.