Tyler in Smith County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Connally Home

Photographed by Randal B. Gilbert, December 23, 2015

1. The Connally Home Marker

Inscription. This residence was built in 1906 for prominent Tyler businessman Walter Connally. Connally’s business interests included banking, ownership of a gin equipment firm, and part ownership in a hardware company. After his death in 1918, Connally’s widow Gretta continued to live in the house with her son and daughter-in-law. The house, which remained in the Connally family for more than 70 years, features influences of Mediterranean and Renaissance Revival styling.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1983

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7715.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 32° 20.533′ N, 95° 18.031′ W. Marker is in Tyler, Texas, in Smith County. It is at the intersection of South Broadway Avenue and East Charnwood Street, on the right when traveling north on South Broadway Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 S Broadway Ave, Tyler TX 75701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ramey House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Woman's Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Gary Elementary School

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Chilton-Lipstate-Taylor House (approx. ¼ mile away); John B. & Ketura Douglas House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Whitaker-McClendon House (approx. half a mile away); Tyler Carnegie Library (approx. half a mile away); Site of Confederate Arms Factory (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tyler.

Regarding The Connally Home. The home is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is also listed as a City of Tyler, Texas Landmark. The owners of this property also own and restored the Chilton - Lipstate - Taylor House located three blocks west of this home.

The Connally Home National Register and City of Tyler plaques image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Randal B. Gilbert, December 23, 2015

2. The Connally Home National Register and City of Tyler plaques

The Connally Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Randal B. Gilbert, December 23, 2015

3. The Connally Home

Photographed by Randal B. Gilbert, December 23, 2015

4. The Connally Home

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2015, by Randal B. Gilbert of Tyler, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,550 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 23, 2015, by Randal B. Gilbert of Tyler, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.