Marker Inscription
Collin County native Marvin E. Blackburn came to Junction in 1902 to serve as County Attorney, and he remained to practice law and serve as District Judge and four terms as a state legislator. He and his wife, Retta Ann (Daugherty), reared 11 children in this house, built in 1914 according to family history. The building's design represents a transition between Queen Anne and Colonial Revival styles. Features include a double gallery porch, paired windows, tripartite windows in the gable, and sidelights and transoms around the central doorway. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2004
About this site
Marvin E. and Retta Ann Blackburn House is a historical marker in Junction, Kimble County, dedicated in 2004. It is one of 56 historical markers documented in Kimble County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 64 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.4888, -99.7789 near Junction. The nearest cataloged historic site is Taylor, William Walter (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Bradbury Settlement, First United Methodist Church of Junction, and College Street Church of Christ.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5267013206. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
