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Built in Civil War era by Shadrick T. Denson, soldier of Forney's Brigade in the Confederate Army. Builder was Lampasas County sheriff, 1870-74, in time of deadly feuds. Shot in the line of duty, later died as result of wound. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964
Denson, Shade, House is a historical marker in Lampasas, Lampasas County, dedicated in 1964. It is one of 73 historical markers documented in Lampasas County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 122 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.0708, -98.1334 near Lampasas. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hughes' Springs (historical marker), about 1.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Adkins, J. A., House, Markward, and First United Methodist Church of Lampasas.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5281004651. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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