| Marker Number |
11421 |
| Atlas Number |
5467011421 |
| Marker Title |
William H. Humphries Home |
| Index Entry |
Humphries, William H., Home |
| Address |
201 S. Main |
| City |
Edgewood |
| County |
Van Zandt |
| UTM Zone |
15 |
| UTM Easting |
229363 |
| UTM Northing |
3621315 |
| Subject Codes |
houses, residential buildings; Victorian (architectural term); markets, merchantiles |
| Marker Year |
1976 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
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| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text |
William Henry (1862-1917) and Molly (1867-1945) Humphries joined a large migration of Mississippi families to Edgewood in the early 1890s. Humphries opened a general store, acquired many acres of farmland, and became a business leader in the growing community. He built this frame Victorian residence in 1893-1894. Here Molly was often hostess to civic and church groups. The home was also occupied by the Humphries' two sons, James Eldridge and Shelton Cullen. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976 |
