Amarillo in Potter County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Shuford-Killough House

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015

1. Shuford-Killough House Marker

Inscription. This residence, built for cattleman J.D. Shuford, was completed in 1913. Designed by the Kansas City architectural firm of Shepard, Farrar, and Wiser, the house reflects the Prairie School style with its hipped roof and wide eaves. Other prominent features include a porch with classical columns and balustrades. In 1927 the house was purchased by local physician and civic leader R.S. Killough. It remained in the Killough family until 1946.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1991

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4690.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 35° 11.802′ N, 101° 50.37′ W. Marker is in Amarillo, Texas, in Potter County. It is on South Polk Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1608 South Polk Street, Amarillo TX 79102, 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: Landergin-Harrington House (within shouting distance of this marker); Houghton House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Avery and Mary Turner House (about 600 feet away); H. W. and Katie Galbraith House

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(about 700 feet away); Herring-Crudgington House (about 800 feet away); Polk Street United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Polk Street Schools (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jons-Danner-Gilvin House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amarillo.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015

2. Shuford-Killough House Marker

Shuford-Killough House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015

3. Shuford-Killough House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 810 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 14, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.