Canyon in Randall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Mary E. Hudspeth House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, July 31, 2023

1. Mary E. Hudspeth House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1909 by Thomas P. Turk, this home was originally located at 402 Palo Duro Street. After the establishment of West Texas State University in 1910, it was moved here to serve as a residence for faculty and students. Mary E. Hudspeth (1874-1943), a member of the college faculty, rented rooms in the house at its original site. She continued to occupy it following its relocation for a total of 33 years, as renter and owner. A noted educator, Hudspeth served as chairman of the Modern Languages Department at West Texas State University.

Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3236.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 34° 58.8′ N, 101° 55.383′ W. Marker is in Canyon, Texas, in Randall County. It is on 4th Avenue (State Highway 217) west of 20th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1905 4th Avenue, Canyon TX 79015, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle.

It is also on the American Great Plains,

specifically on the Southern Plains,

and specifically on the High Plains.

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 Comanchería,

the Dust Bowl,

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: First Methodist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shirley House (about 500 feet away); Roof with Snow / Kimbrough House (about 500 feet away); First Baptist Church

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(about 700 feet away); First National Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Wagon Yard (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Little House of Fellowship (approx. 0.2 miles away); Canyon Fire Department (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canyon.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012

2. Mary E. Hudspeth House Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012

3. Mary E. Hudspeth House Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012

4. Mary E. Hudspeth House Marker

Mary E. Hudspeth House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012

5. Mary E. Hudspeth House

Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 990 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 1, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 4, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.