Robert A. Terrell Home
N 32° 44.105 W 096° 17.094
14S E 754428 N 3625179
Texas Historical Marker in front of the home owned by Robert A. Terrell, who platted Terrell, TX and gave it his name. This is a rare surviving example of an octagonal house, not only in Texas, but anywhere.
Waymark Code: WMP0R5
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/05/2015
Views: 3
The home is located on the campus of Southwestern Christian College on Bowser Circle, off of US 80 (Moore Avenue). Please be careful to park only in designated areas.
Marker Number: 8554
Marker Text:
This house replaced the 1845 log cabin of Robert A. Terrell (1820-1881), a pioneer settler for whom the town was named. Built for him in 1864, it is one of the few remaining octagon-shaped houses in Texas. Since 1897 it has been associated with a succession of schools, including Texas Military College and Southwestern Christian College, which moved here in 1950. It has served as home for college presidents, a dining hall, classroom building, and student union.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962
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