Terrell in Kaufman County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Walter P. and Meck Allen House

Photographed By Rheba Bybee, September 18, 2016

1. Walter P. and Meck Allen House Marker

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In 1893, Rusk County native Walter Payne Allen (1870-1943) wed America "Meck" Peyroux Cartwright (1874-1959), a native of San Augustine. A banker, Walter was an organizer and later president of American National Bank. He served as city alderman and commissioner, responsible for utility services, and was instrumental in the transition to a city commission form of government. Active in many local businesses, he also worked to get a Royal Air Force training center at Terrell during World War II. The Allens built this Tudor Revival house in 1928. Designed by the Dallas firm of Fooshee and Cheek, it features half-timbering, decorative masonry work and a jetty, and overhanging second floor supported by brackets.

Erected 2004 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13855.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 32° 44.849′ N, 96° 17.173′ W. Marker is in Terrell, Texas, in Kaufman County. Marker is at the intersection of Griffith Avenue and 9th Street, on the left when traveling north on Griffith Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 611 Griffith Avenue, Terrell TX 75160, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The R. L. Warren House (within shouting distance of this marker); John H. Corley Home (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Victorian Residence, 1883 (approx.

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0.2 miles away); Dr. L. E. Griffith Homeplace (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Terrell (approx. half a mile away); Rockwall and Brin Church of Christ (approx. 0.6 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); St. John Catholic Church (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Terrell.

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Photographed By Rheba Bybee, September 18, 2016

2. Walter P. and Meck Allen House

Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. This page has been viewed 525 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 20, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.