Potter-Hurley House
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N 33° 37.304 W 097° 08.686
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This little subject marker is mounted on the wall on the porch of the house, located on Church Street in Gainesville.
Waymark Code: WMAA2J
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/10/2010
Views: 13
Marker erected by the State Historical Survey Committee
Texas Historical Commission Atlas data:
Index Entry: Potter-Hurley House
Address: 108 Church Street
City: Gainesville
County: Cooke
Subject Codes: ranches/ranching; houses, residential buildings
Year Marker Erected: 1973
Designations: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Marker Location: 108 Church Street, Gainesville.
Marker Size: 14" x 24"
Marker Number: 4099
Marker Text:
Capt. L. W. Lee (1831-1916), a Confederate veteran, moved here from Missouri, 1869; founded Valley View (10 mi. S), 1873; became a leading cattleman of area. In 1894, as a wedding gift for daughter Ella (Mrs. J. M. Potter), built this house. Bought 1949 and preserved by Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hurley.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973
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