Details for Robert A. Terrell Home
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5257008554
Data
| Marker Number | 8554 |
| Atlas Number | 5257008554 |
| Marker Title | Robert A. Terrell Home |
| Index Entry | Terrell, Robert A. |
| Address | |
| City | Terrell |
| County | Kaufman |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 754393 |
| UTM Northing | 3625217 |
| Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings; educational topics; design and construction |
| Marker Year | 1962 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | on campus of Southwestern Christian College on Bowser St., enter off US 80/Moore Ave., Terrell |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion and Plate |
| Marker Text | This house replaced the 1845 log cabin of Robert A. Terrell (1820-1881), a pioneer settler for whom the town was named. Built for him in 1864, it is one of the few remaining octagon-shaped houses in Texas. Since 1897 it has been associated with a succession of schools, including Texas Military College and Southwestern Christian College, which moved here in 1950. It has served as home for college presidents, a dining hall, classroom building, and student union. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962 |