Historical MarkerGober-Barron-Williford House
Paducah · Cottle County · Dedicated 1962 · THC Atlas #5101002194
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Marker Inscription
Late Victorian structure, has fine glass and gingerbread trim. Built 1896 and lived in by first (1892-1898) Cottle County Sheriff, Joe L. Gober. At that time, many townspeople lived in dugouts. Building materials had to be hauled from railroad towns of Childress and Quanah. (Paducah acquired railway line in 1909). Gober sold home to W. M. Barron, who was County's third sheriff. Since, 1941, it has been owned by the J. H. Williford family. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1962
About this site
Gober-Barron-Williford House is a historical marker in Paducah, Cottle County, dedicated in 1962. It is one of 9 historical markers documented in Cottle County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 12 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 34.0150, -100.3075 near Paducah. The nearest cataloged historic site is Cottle County (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include The Gray and the Blue, Cottle County Courthouse, and City County Heritage Museum.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5101002194. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
