Details for Humphris-Humphreys House

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5377002597

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Marker Number 2597
Atlas Number 5377002597
Marker Title Humphris-Humphreys House
Index Entry Humphris-Humphreys House
Address 110 W. San Antonio St.
City Marfa
County Presidio
UTM Zone 13
UTM Easting 594000
UTM Northing 3353774
Subject Codes houses, residential buildings
Marker Year 1996
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size Medallion & Plate
Marker Text This was the home of rancher, merchant and community leader John Humphris and his wife Mary. Built in 1883 by local builder Saturnino Naborette, the house represents traditional building methods of early pioneer days in west Texas, with a central hallway with four rooms on either side. The house was purchased in 1915 by schoolteacher Sally Humphreys, wife of rancher Joe Humphreys, who ran a boardinghouse here until 1937. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1996
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