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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
Tarlton, G. D., House is a historical marker in Hillsboro, Hill County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 104 historical markers documented in Hill County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 199 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.0126, -97.1263 near Hillsboro. The nearest cataloged historic site is Central Christian Church (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include First Baptist Church of Hillsboro, Sims-Womack House, and James L. Harris.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5217002088. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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