Sweetwater in Nolan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Trammell House
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 16, 2015
1. Trammell House Marker
This place is in private hands, last bought in 2012. It had been a Bed & Breakfast.
Rancher and banker Thomas Trammell (1848-1919) was called the "Father of Sweetwater." He hired noted California architect John Young to design this house. Trammell, who helped bring railroads to Sweetwater, knew of Young's design work for the Santa Fe Railway. Built in 1911-13, this house reflects the Mission Revival-Prairie School style of architecture and features a unique atrium. From 1923 to 1936 the house served as the only hospital in the area. Later Trammell's daughter and her family occupied the home. Incise on base: Restored by Raymond and Beverly (Raspberry) Stone in 1991
Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5551.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 32° 27.263′ N, 100° 24.354′ W. Marker is in Sweetwater, Texas, in Nolan County. Marker is at the intersection
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 16, 2015
2. Trammell House
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sweetwater Cemetery (approx. one mile away); Texas and Pacific Railway (approx. one mile away); W.A.S.P. (Women's Airforce Service Pilots) Training Base: Avenger Field (approx. 1.1 miles away); Nolan County (approx. 1.1 miles away); Ragland Building (approx. 1.2 miles away); S.D. Myres (approx. 1.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Sweetwater (approx. 1.2 miles away); Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sweetwater.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 16, 2015
3. Trammell House
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 801 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 16, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
