Marker Inscription
Dr. E. J. Gillard (1808-75) brought his family to Texas from Louisiana in 1845. About 1848 he built this home on his plantation east of Liberty. Constructed of native woods, it features Greek revival styling with Creole influences. Unique features of the home include a traveler's room and an upstairs schoolroom. The residence remained in the family through the descendants of Capt. William B. Duncan, who was married to the Gillard's daughter Eliza until her death in 1856 and then to her cousin Celima. William and Celima's daughter, Julia Welder, later cared for the house, which was moved here in 1980. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981
About this site
Gillard - Duncan House is a historical marker in Liberty, Liberty County, dedicated in 1981. It is one of 60 historical markers documented in Liberty County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 133 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.0978, -94.7625 near Liberty. The nearest cataloged historic site is St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Price Daniel, Hardin Family Cemetery, and Hardin, Augustine B..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5291009655. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
