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Built about 1874 with open hall, wide verandas. Owner came to Texas Republic in 1842. Was in Legislature 1857-59. His wife, former Martha C. B. Adams, acted as first lady of Texas during term of brother-in-law, Governor Hardin R. Runnels, 1857-59. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964
Runnels, Howell W. is a historical marker in Texarkana, Bowie County, dedicated in 1964. It is one of 39 historical markers documented in Bowie County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 164 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.4254, -94.0574 near Texarkana. The nearest cataloged historic site is Whitaker House (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Cervini House, and Moores - Burke - Ragland Home.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5037009506. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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