James and Missouri Hurry House
from Richards, take FM 149 NE approx. 1 mi. to CR 216; then N on CR 216 approx. 1 mile., Richards, TX, USA
Texas, USA
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EST. 1904
EST. 1904
1857
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION at James and Missouri Hurry House.
The Texas Historical Commission Atlas records this marker as in situ at the listed location. It remains part of the state marker inventory; the placement description and coordinates in this row follow the current official Atlas record and should be field-verified before publication.
About James and Missouri Hurry House
James Monroe Hurry, an Alabama native, and his wife, Missouri Valunia Woodcock of Georgia, built this house near Richards, Texas, around 1904 with help from neighbors for their family. The bungalow-style dwelling, arranged in an L-plan with a full porch, reflects vernacular architecture typical of the early twentieth century. It remained in the Hurry family until 1962.
HISTORY HAPPENED HERE at James and Missouri Hurry House
Alabama native James Monroe Hurry (1857-1941) and his wife Missouri Valunia Woodcock, a native of Georgia, built this house with the assistance of several of their neighbors about 1904 to support their growing family. Typical of early 20th century vernacular architecture, the Hurry House retains a high level of integrity and features bungalow detailing and a full porch in its L-plan design. The house remained in the Hurry family until 1962. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1992 Source: https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/Details/5185008591
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