Historical MarkerScripture - Deavenport House
Denton · Denton County · Dedicated 1980 · THC Atlas #5121004617
The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Marker Inscription
The original part of this house was built in 1885-86 for local grocer Robert C. Scripture and his wife Annie (Brown). It was later owned by Robert Hann, a merchant and civic leader. Constructed as a Victorian residence, it was remodeled and enlarged about 1912 during the ownership of banker B. H. Deavenport. The mission revival changes were completed by M. B. Whitlock, a local contractor, and feature a decorative rose window on the third floor. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980
About this site
Scripture - Deavenport House is a historical marker in Denton, Denton County, dedicated in 1980. It is one of 110 historical markers documented in Denton County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 174 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.2155, -97.1411 near Denton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Martin-Russell House (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Christal House, Lipscomb-Doggett House, and Mounts House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5121004617. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
