Marker Inscription
(1871-1933) Had this Victorian residence built in 1900 as a wedding present for his bride Florence (Blair). A prominent area merchant, banker, and civic leader, Allen also served as mayor of the city and was instrumental in the organization of the Hearne and Brazos Valley Railroad. This house, constructed on the site of his family home, was designed by the noted Waco architect W. W. Larmour. The exterior features decorative shingling and classical revival detailing. Interior furnishings include intricate woodwork and seven fireplaces. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981 Incise on base: Hearnewood - Preserved by Jack and Norma Holloway
About this site
Allen, Robert Cyrus is a historical marker in Hearne, Robertson County, dedicated in 1980. It is one of 63 historical markers documented in Robertson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 103 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.8790, -96.5960 near Hearne. The nearest cataloged historic site is Allen, Robert C., House (historic place), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include St. Phillips Episcopal, A Century of the Methodist Church, and City of Hearne.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5395010899. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
