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

H. B. Sanborn House

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015

1. H. B. Sanborn House Marker

Inscription. Built 1902 in 500 block, South Buchanan, by principal early developer of Amarillo, Henry Bradley Sanborn (1845-1912). At original site were also owner's office building, carriage house, stables for six coach horses, and a deer park. After death of Sanborn, the home was relocated here in 1921. Losses from the original include brick chimneys and cupola with weather vane.
This is now one of the oldest houses in City of Amarillo.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1971

Erected 1971 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2312.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 35° 12.037′ N, 101° 50.762′ W. Marker is in Amarillo, Texas, in Potter County. It is at the intersection of South Madison Street and SW 14th Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Madison Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1311 South Madison Street, Amarillo TX 79101, 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: St. Mary's Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Juan de Padilla (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alice Victoria Ghormley Curtis House (approx. 0.3 miles away);

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Central Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old First Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Polk Street Schools (approx. 0.4 miles away); Louis H. Smith, Inc. Firestone Store (approx. 0.4 miles away); Polk Street United Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amarillo.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015

2. H. B. Sanborn House Marker

H. B. Sanborn House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015

3. H. B. Sanborn House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,682 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.