Historical Marker

President's House

Stephenville · Erath County · Dedicated 1988 · THC Atlas #5143004115

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Marker Inscription

This home was built on the Tarleton State University campus in 1923 to serve as the residence of the college's chief executive officer. Originally called the Dean's Home, it was first occupied by the family of J. Thomas Davis, who is credited with designing the house. Exhibiting Mediterranean style influences, the home was built of native stone by local and student workers at a cost of $8,000. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1988

About this site

President's House is a historical marker in Stephenville, Erath County, dedicated in 1988. It is one of 71 historical markers documented in Erath County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 144 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.2197, -98.2155 near Stephenville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Brick Streets of Stephenville, Historic (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include John Tarleton, West End Cemetery, and First Methodist Church of Stephenville.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5143004115. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 32.2197, -98.2155 · Stephenville, Erath County
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