Hillsboro in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Old G. D. Tarlton House

Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012

1. Old G. D. Tarlton House Marker

Inscription. Victorian style. Built in 1895 by noted attorney Greene Duke Tarlton (1852-1931), from Louisiana. House was one of finest in town, with hand-carved mantels, stained glass windows, "speaking tube" between kitchen and third floor bedroom, and a dumbwaiter. Cistern on back porch supplied cool water all year round. Outbuildings included stable and coach house. On grounds were grape arbor, orchard, and garden. Restored by Dana L. Bennett. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -- 1972

Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2088.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 32° 0.753′ N, 97° 7.577′ W. Marker is in Hillsboro, Texas, in Hill County. It is on North Pleasant Street near Craig Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 North Pleasant Street, Hillsboro TX 76645, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Central Christian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church of Hillsboro (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sims-Womack House (about 700 feet away); James L. Harris

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(about 800 feet away); Gebhardt Bakery (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Mary's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Abbott House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Davis Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hillsboro.

Old G. D. Tarlton House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012

2. Old G. D. Tarlton House and Marker

* This house is currently a Bed & Breakfast Resort

Old G. D. Tarlton House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012

3. Old G. D. Tarlton House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,252 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 22, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.