Old W. L. Nunnely Home
N 33° 36.468 W 095° 02.942
15S E 309894 N 3720553
Texas Historical Marker at the home built by W.L. Nunnely in 1868, at 507 S Locust St, Clarksville, TX.
Waymark Code: WMN4JP
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/26/2014
Views: 5
The First Baptist Church of Clarksville was across the street from here, but they have since relocated to the outskirts of town.
Marker Number: 10887
Marker Text:
Built in 1868 by W.L. Nunnely. Hand-hewn oak logs over bois d'arc wood blocks are joined by wooden pegs and square nails.
Spacious 22 x 20-foot rooms have oak floors and high, 12-foot ceilings. Distinctive design in ornate, hand-carved mantel is repeated in cornices and wainscoting (half paneling).
As Baptist parsonage, 1912-1927, was scene of hundreds of weddings.
Restored by Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Strickland, present owners.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969
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