John L. Sheppard Home - 1884 - Pittsburg, TX - Dated Architectural Structures Multifarious on Waymarking.com

The house is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, and a 1974 Texas Historical Marker at the front door provides some background:

Home of the Sheppard family from 1884, when the house was built, until 1891. During that time John L. Sheppard (1852-1902) served as district attorney and then judge for Fifth Judicial District. In 1899 he was elected to U.S. Congress and died in office. His son, Morris Sheppard (1875-1941), succeeded him in Congress, then served with distinction in U.S. Senate from 1913-1941. House has eight fireplaces and secret passageway between floors.

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The house is predominantly white, with gray and light blue trim. Elements of the Queen Anne style exhibited include the asymmetric layout, the gabled roof, the overhanging eaves, a wraparound porch that covers the front façade, the classical columns, and beautiful fish scale shingles.

Year built or dedicated as indicated on the structure or plaque: 1884 Full Inscription (unless noted above): John L. Sheppard House 1884 Website (if available): Not listed

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