The M.A. Benton House
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member txoilgas
N 32° 43.534 W 097° 20.419
14S E 655527 N 3622081
Located on the wall near the front door of this house on a very large lot.
Waymark Code: WM7YJH
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/23/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member DunnYet
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Marker Number: 374

Marker Text:
Victorian Gingerbread Cottage. Erected by pioneer businessman Meredith A. Benton in 1898, when the 4-lot site was "out in the country," and young Mrs. Benton (formerly of St. Louis) feared the Wild West. Designed by builder's father, house has central hall, six rooms, tiled fireplaces. Mrs. Benton, an active civic worker, helped plant rose beds that now are part of famous Fort Worth Botanic Gardens. Benton family lived here until 1942. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark- 1971. Marked by Junior League of Fort Worth.

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