Historical MarkerDr. A. H. A. and Ruby Jones House
Texarkana · Bowie County · Dedicated 2002 · THC Atlas #5037012938
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Marker Inscription
Ruby Lee Williams (1900-1979) was born in Texarkana to George and Carrie Williams. In 1928, she wed Jamaica-born Austin Hervin Archibald Jones (1901-1962), a successful dentist with a degree from Howard University. Ruby designed this bungalow-style home, utilizing African American craftsmen to build it in 1938. The home features decorative brickwork and a unique cubical tower. The Jones family often opened its home to touring African American entertainers, including Louis Armstrong and Dinah Washington. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2002
About this site
Dr. A. H. A. and Ruby Jones House is a historical marker in Texarkana, Bowie County, dedicated in 2002. 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 33.4099, -94.0604 near Texarkana. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rose Hill (cemetery), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Whitaker House, Jamison Building, and Runnels, Howell W..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5037012938. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
