Davis House
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txoilgas
N 33° 12.211 W 096° 37.254
14S E 721759 N 3676371
Located on the wall near the front entrance to the house.
Waymark Code: WM7WQJ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/14/2009
Views: 10
Marker Number: 12898
Marker Text:
Davis House Built between 1897 and 1908 for the family of Judge Harvey Louis "H.L." (1861-1956) and Emma (Umphrees) Davis (d. 1949), this Transitional style residence features Prairie-style influences with a Sullivanesque frieze and Classical detailing with fluted Corinthian porch columns. With two Collin County judges, a district attorney, county commissioner, postmaster and schoolteacher, the Davis family served a cumulative total of 95 years of public service in Collin County. Family members lived here for three generations -- 91 years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2002
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