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Old G. D. Tarlton House

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Hillsboro, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 32° 0' 45.65212999992", -97° 7' 33.78588999996"
 
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     Victorian style. Built in 1895 by noted attorney Greene Duke Tarlton (1852-1931), from Louisiana. House was one of finest in town, with hand-carved mantels, stained glass windows, speaking tube between kitchen and third floor bedroom, and a dumbwaiter. Cistern on back porch supplied cool water all year round. Outbuildings included stable and coach house. On grounds were grape arbor, orchard, and garden. Restored by Dana L. Bennett. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -- 1972

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Old G. D. Tarlton House Historical Marker Location Map, Hillsboro, Texas