Marker Inscription
Built n 1910-1912, this residence features unusual cast-concrete block construction. James Alexander Amis (1872-1939) poured and cured the blocks for his family's home. A versatile businessman, Amis operated a sawmill, lumberyard, truck farm, cattle and hog farm, pickle factory, and an undertaking business. He also sponsored the successful flight of a hot air balloon over Emory in 1914 and later led efforts to build Highway 19 through the city. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985
About this site
Amis, James Alexander is a historical marker in Emory, Rains County, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 12 historical markers documented in Rains County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 57 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.8737, -95.7635 near Emory. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rains County (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Rains County Courthouse, Rains County Courthouse, and Rains County Leader.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5379010854. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
