Historical MarkerWhitaker-McClendon House
Tyler · Smith County · Dedicated 1988 · THC Atlas #5423007767
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Marker Inscription
Built about 1880 for attorney Harrison Moores Whitaker and his wife, Mattie, daughter of Texas Supreme Court Justice Micajah H. Bonner, this is one of the few remaining high Victorian residences in Tyler. The home was purchased by Mattie's sister, Annie, and her husband, Sidney Smith McClendon, in 1907. It remained in the McClendon family until 1979. With Italianate and Eastlake style influences, the home features an asymmetrical plan and outstanding detailing. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1988
About this site
Whitaker-McClendon House is a historical marker in Tyler, Smith County, dedicated in 1988. It is one of 90 historical markers documented in Smith County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 272 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.3432, -95.3094 near Tyler. The nearest cataloged historic site is Gary Elementary School (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include St. John's AF & AM Lodge, Ramey House, and The Connally Home.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5423007767. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
