Marker Inscription
First two-story brick house in Greenville. Erected in 1885-1887 in typical Victorian style. Built by the Will N. Harrisons, prominent pioneers. Contractor H. C. "Jack" Horton (father of Gen. Horton) made the brick at "Puddin' Hill." That land, settled 1846 by Horton family, is now owned by Hal C. Horton, Colonel in U. S. Army and General in National Guard. He and Mrs. Horton bought and remodeled house, 1929, using walnut from "Puddin' Hill" farm. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969
About this site
Horton, Hal C. is a historical marker in Greenville, Hunt County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 70 historical markers documented in Hunt County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 92 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.1312, -96.0986 near Greenville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Carlisle, Lallie P. (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Martin, Benjamin D., Southall, John L., and Kavanaugh Methodist Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5231007804. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
