Marker Inscription
This was the home of John Henry Mayfield (1865-1954), his wife Ettie Monroe Alsobrook (1869-1957) and their three daughters. The Mayfields moved to Holland about 1908 where Mr. Mayfield owned and operated a local cotton gin. Local contractors Frank Wood & Sons built this house in 1914. This Craftsman-influenced Prairie School building features emphasized horizontal lines, a wraparound porch, double gallery, and fine interior woodwork and craftsmanship. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1995
About this site
Mayfield, John and Ettie is a historical marker in Holland, Bell County, dedicated in 1994. It is one of 226 historical markers documented in Bell County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 411 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.8802, -97.4071 near Holland. The nearest cataloged historic site is Holland Community (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Woman's Study Club of Holland, Czech National, and Holland City.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5027003268. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
