Marker Inscription
This house replaced the 1845 log cabin of Robert A. Terrell (1820-1881), a pioneer settler for whom the town was named. Built for him in 1864, it is one of the few remaining octagon-shaped houses in Texas. Since 1897 it has been associated with a succession of schools, including Texas Military College and Southwestern Christian College, which moved here in 1950. It has served as home for college presidents, a dining hall, classroom building, and student union. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962
About this site
Terrell, Robert A. is a historical marker in Terrell, Kaufman County, dedicated in 1962. It is one of 90 historical markers documented in Kaufman County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 178 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.7351, -96.2849 near Terrell. The nearest cataloged historic site is Southwestern Christian College (college & university), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Oakland Memorial Park, Oakland Memorial Park, and Robert A. Terrell.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5257008554. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
