Robert A. Terrell Home - Terrell, TX
N 32° 44.105 W 096° 17.094
14S E 754428 N 3625179
Located on the campus of Southwestern Christian College on Bowser Circle, off of Moore Avenue, the octagonal home built by Robert A. Terrell is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
Waymark Code: WMP0R6
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/05/2015
Views: 2
Robert A. Terrell not only platted this town, he also gave it his name. A Texas Historical Marker here provides some background:
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.
--
Please be careful to park only in designated areas when visiting.
Visit Instructions:
Give the date of your visit, a brief description of your experience, and post at least ONE ORIGINAL photo, if possible. Add any additional history or information that you may have about this building.