Historical MarkerWhitaker House
Texarkana · Bowie County · Dedicated 1973 · THC Atlas #5037009514
The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Marker Inscription
Built before 1891 by Benjamin F. Whitaker (1845-1916), member of Texas Senate (1893-97), partner of his brother in lumber business and a railroad that became part of Kansas City Southern line. He handpicked materials for this residence for his own family. Ex-sheriff Bryant Hargett and family were living here by 1904 when a "souvenir" book featured the house as a Texarkana showplace. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Perkins now own and preserve the property. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973
About this site
Whitaker House is a historical marker in Texarkana, Bowie County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 39 historical markers documented in Bowie County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 168 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.4210, -94.0573 near Texarkana. The nearest cataloged historic site is Runnels, Howell W. (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Cervini House, Rose Hill, and Jamison Building.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5037009514. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
