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The Amis House

  Texas Historical Markers
Quitman at Ravine St., Emory, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 32° 52' 25.49022999996", -95° 45' 50.24643999984"
 
    Texas State
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     Built n 1910-1912, this residence features unusual cast-concrete block construction. James Alexander Amis (1872-1939) poured and cured the blocks for his family's home. A versatile businessman, Amis operated a sawmill, lumberyard, truck farm, cattle and hog farm, pickle factory, and an undertaking business. He also sponsored the successful flight of a hot air balloon over Emory in 1914 and later led efforts to build Highway 19 through the city. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

The Amis House Historical Marker Location Map, Emory, Texas