Montgomery, Whitney

(1877-1966) Born in Navarro County in white-columned house across pasture south of this site. Began to write poetry when he was 15 years old. Author of more than 500 published poems which appeared in many major magazines; won numerous poetry prizes. Moved to Dallas, 1927. Was editor and publisher of "Kaleidograph" Magazine and Press. Helped to organize and was vice president of the Poetry Society of Texas. His home was honored in this poem. I OWN A HOME I can not boast of a broad estate, But I own a home with a rose at the gate. I hold the title, and I keep the keys, And in and out I can go as I please. My home is not grand, but I live content, For no man sends me a bill for rent. And no man comes with a brush and a pail To paint a sign on my door, "For Sale." I can not boast of a broad estate, But I own a home with a rose at the gate. Incise in base: Erected by the family of Whitney Montgomery, 1967

Montgomery, Whitney is a historical marker in Eureka, Navarro County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 128 historical markers documented in Navarro County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 218 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.0128, -96.2897 near Eureka. The nearest cataloged historic site is Eureka Methodist Church (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Eureka Cemetery, Jones-Gunn Cemetery, and Haynie-Dunn Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5349007234. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.