Davis House
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member QuarrellaDeVil
N 33° 37.233 W 097° 08.551
14S E 672304 N 3721631
Texas Historical Marker commemorating the career of William Owen Davis (subject of another Texas Historical Marker at his grave in nearby Fairview Cemetery), and this beautiful Victorian home that he built. Located at 505 Denton St, Gainesville, TX.
Waymark Code: WMFV8Y
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/02/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
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Marker Number: 5979

Marker Text:
William O. Davis (d. 1941), a veteran of the Civil War, came to Texas in 1870. Self-educated, he became a prominent local attorney and from 1876 to 1882 represented the area in the Texas Senate. An active civic leader, he later served as Gainesville's first mayor. In 1891 he built this Queen Anne style residence. Its ornate gingerbread trim and decorative brickwork reflected Sen. Davis' status as a prominent early leader of the community.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982.

Incise in base: Marker placed by Lt. Col. and Mrs. R. D. Buttolph, owners since 1974.
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