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John L. Sheppard Home |
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217 Mt. Pleasant St., Pittsburg,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
32° 59' 48.62946999984",
-94° 57' 58.91559999984"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
Home of the Sheppard family from 1884, when the house was built, until 1891. During that time John L. Sheppard (1852-1902) served as district attorney and then judge for Fifth Judicial District. In 1899 he was elected to U. s. Congress and died in office. His son, Morris Sheppard (1875-1941), succeeded him in congress, then served with distinction in U. S. Senate from 1913-1951. House has eight fireplaces and secret passageway between floors. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
John L. Sheppard Home Historical Marker Location Map, Pittsburg, Texas
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