Historical MarkerLumpkin House
Hillsboro · Hill County · Dedicated 1973 · THC Atlas #5217003146
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Marker Inscription
In era of Hillsboro's growth after Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad entered (1881) county, contractor John Self Robinson built (1883) this residence for R. S. Lumpkin (1837-1921) and wife Mary (Kelly). House style reflects success of Lumpkin, city's first maker of saddles and harness. He was a Confederate veteran, a horse fancier, and a volunteer fireman. House was owned 1952-70 by the Brin family, merchants; since 1970, by Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Loveless. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973
About this site
Lumpkin House is a historical marker in Hillsboro, Hill County, dedicated in 1973. 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 32.0115, -97.1217 near Hillsboro. The nearest cataloged historic site is St. Mary's Episcopal Church (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include McKinnon - Anderson House, George L. and Roxie Brooks Porter Home, and Abbott House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5217003146. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
