Ante-bellum plantation. Built in Republic of Texas, on headright surveyed 1838. Squared log cabins (still within walls) and 12-foot hall formed original house. Greek revival crosshall structure is attributed to Augustus Phelps, noted architect of the Republic. By tradition, Sam Houston often stopped here on way to Marshall to pay court to Miss Anna Raguet. 1963-65 restoration by Mr. and Mrs. Dick Hoskins Gregg. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964
Getting there
32.5521, -94.4113
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