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One of earliest masonry homes in area; built in view of indian caucus site, Comanche Peak. John W. Bull (1818-98), born in Tennessee, came to Texas in 1853; preempted land here, 1861; in Jan. 1865 participated in the famed Dove Creek Indian battle. After land grant was approved (1871), Bull hired crew under mason Pat Gannon to build this house of stone quarried from nearby hill. Chiseled in chimney is the date "March 17, 1872". Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970
The John W. Bull Stone House is a historical marker in Tolar, Hood County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 60 historical markers documented in Hood County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 98 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.2453, -97.9499 near Tolar. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bull (cemetery), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Vinegar Hill, Painter, and Brooks.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5221002818. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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