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

Spacek House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 12, 2026

1. Spacek House Marker

Inscription.
A good example of an evolutionary structure, this home was probably half its current size when it was built in the late 19th century for members of the Forres family. It was occupied by Otto and Laura Forres when a 1920s fire in a neighboring saloon spread to the south wall of the house, requiring replacement of siding and windows. The Forres' daughter, Minna Spacek, inherited the German vernacular home in 1933, and it remained in the family until 1978. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4995.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.

Location. 29° 54.22′ N, 96° 40.567′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, Texas, in Fayette County. It is at the intersection of North Washington Street and W Main Street (Texas Highway 159), on the left when traveling north on North Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 N Washington St, Fayetteville TX 78940, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

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and on the Gulf Coast.

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 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: Sarrazin Store (a few steps from this marker); Sewer Project (within shouting distance of this marker); Phillip James Shaver (within shouting distance of this marker); Fayetteville (within shouting distance of this marker); Fayette County Precinct No. 2 Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Zapp Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fayetteville SPJST (about 300 feet away); Site of Svrcek Garage (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.

Spacek House and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 12, 2026

2. Spacek 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 10 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.