Georgetown in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

A. W. Sillure House

Photographed By Keith Peterson, May 28, 2007

1. A. W. Sillure House Marker

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Built in 1912 for Alexander W. and Eva Sillure, this house is representative of the city’s early 20th-century architectural heritage. Sillure, general manager and vice president of the Belford Lumber Company, personally supervised construction of this house and drew the plans for many other homes built by the company in Georgetown. The Sillure House reflects the American Foursquare and Prairie School styles in its full-width porch and broad eaves.

Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9338.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 30° 37.86′ N, 97° 40.4′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker is on South Ash Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1414 S Ash St, Georgetown TX 78626, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Harrell-Stone House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); J. A. McDougle Home (about 500 feet away); W.Y. Penn Home (about 500 feet away); Burcham House

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(about 600 feet away); G.W. Riley House (about 700 feet away); Negro Fine Arts School (about 800 feet away); First United Methodist Church of Georgetown (approx. 0.2 miles away); George Irvine House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.

Regarding A. W. Sillure House. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Also see . . .
1. Historic Homes of Georgetown Texas on Ash Street. Slightly more information on the A.W. Sillure House. (Submitted on May 12, 2011, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)

2. Martin C. Amos House. 1408 Olive st, Georgetown Texas. Martin C. Amos House. 1408 Olive st, Georgetown Texas (Submitted on May 15, 2011, by Wayne Ware of Georgetown, Texas.)

A. W. Sillure House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith Peterson, May 28, 2007

2. A. W. Sillure House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,643 times since then and 252 times this year. Last updated on May 12, 2011, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.