Marker Inscription
Eastlake detailing decorates the porches and gables of this ornate Queen Anne style residence, built in 1893-94 for William Henry (1851-1936) and Miriam (Lutcher) (1859-1936) Stark. A financial and industrial pioneer, Stark headed several lumber and petroleum companies. His son H. J. Lutcher Stark (1887-1965) was noted for his cultural and educational philanthropies. Both men served as regents of the University of Texas. The Nelda C. and H. J. Lutcher Stark Foundation restored the house. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976
About this site
Stark, W. H., House is a historical marker in Orange, Orange County, dedicated in 1976. It is one of 66 historical markers documented in Orange County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 91 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.0928, -93.7353 near Orange. The nearest cataloged historic site is Stark, William Henry (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include First Baptist Church of Orange, Stark, Henry Jacob Lutcher, and Lutcher, Henry Jacob.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5361011519. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
