Tyler in Smith County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Goodman Home, 1857
Photographed By Randal B. Gilbert, December 8, 2015
1. Goodman Home Marker
The Structure is also designated as a City of Tyler Historic Landmark.
Begun by Gallatin Smith, as "Bonnie Castle." Bought, 1866, by Dr. S.A. Goodman. Enlarged by his son, Major W.J. Goodman, surgeon in 13th Texas Infantry, C.S.A.
Remodeled in 1920's by Mrs. Sallie Goodman LeGrand, the Major's last survivor. Willed to city of Tyler, 1939.
Smith County Historical Society Museum housed here since 1960. Restored 1964 by Junior League of Tyler.
Erected 1964 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 7730.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 32° 21.4′ N, 95° 18.083′ W. Marker is in Tyler, Texas, in Smith County. Marker can be reached from North Broadway Avenue south of West Bow Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is mounted on the wall next to the front entry to this home, which is situated in Goodman Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 624 N Broadway Ave, Tyler TX 75702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Colonel Bryan Marsh / Texas Civil War Manufacturing (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tyler Tap Railroad (approx. ¼
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More about this marker. This is a 1964 marker and the facility is now operated as a home museum by the City of Tyler, Texas. The Smith County Historical Society Museum is now located at the 1904 Carnegie Library building at 125 S. College Avenue in Tyler.
Photographed By Randal B. Gilbert, December 8, 2015
2. Goodman Home National Register and DAR Plaques
Photographed By Randal B. Gilbert, December 8, 2015
3. Goodman Home
Photographed By Unknown photographer, circa 1870
4. Goodman Home
This image shows the house as it appeared in about 1870.
Image courtesy of the Smith County Historical Society - Archives Collection, 125 S. College, Tyler, Texas
Image courtesy of the Smith County Historical Society - Archives Collection, 125 S. College, Tyler, Texas
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2015, by Randal B. Gilbert of Tyler, Texas. This page has been viewed 420 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 8, 2015, by Randal B. Gilbert of Tyler, Texas. 4. submitted on December 15, 2015, by Randal B. Gilbert of Tyler, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
