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Victorian residence, 1883. Built by third generation Texan, Matthew Cartwright (1855-1925), rancher, banker, civic leader; married Mary Cynthia Davenport. Had ten children. Entertained artists, statesmen in this house. One of first large homes in Terrell; enlarged 1893. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1968
Cartwright House is a historical marker in Terrell, Kaufman County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 90 historical markers documented in Kaufman County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 175 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.7457, -96.2839 near Terrell. The nearest cataloged historic site is Walter P. and Meck Allen House (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Griffith, Dr. L. E., Home, Warren-Crowell House, and Warren, R. L..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5257009424. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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