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William H. and Mary Russell built this Victorian residence in 1883-84. Russell, a veteran of the Civil War (1861-65), headed the Burnet school system about 15 years. Sold in 1895, the house had such tenants as J. W. Edgar, later state commissioner of education, and J. H. Gildart, one of the first Texas game wardens. Since 1922 the property has been owned and preserved by the family of Samuel A. and Pearl (Teagle) McFarland. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978
The Russell-McFarland Homestead is a historical marker in Burnet, Burnet County, dedicated in 1978. It is one of 61 historical markers documented in Burnet County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 125 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.7616, -98.2250 near Burnet. The nearest cataloged historic site is Old Cook Home (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Burnet County Jail, Burnet County Courthouse, and Johnson, General Adam R..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5053009746. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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