Marker Inscription
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
About this site
Sheppard, John L., Home is a historical marker in Pittsburg, Camp County, dedicated in 1974. It is one of 26 historical markers documented in Camp County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 45 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.9975, -94.9660 near Pittsburg. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Methodist Church of Pittsburg (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Camp County Courthouse, W.L. Garrett Building, and Pittsburg.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5063009809. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
