Marker Inscription
Victorian Gingerbread Cottage. Erected by pioneer businessman Meredith A. Benton in 1898, when the 4-lot site was "out in the country," and young Mrs. Benton (formerly of St. Louis) feared the Wild West. Designed by builder's father, house has central hall, six rooms, tiled fireplaces. Mrs. Benton, an active civic worker, helped plant rose beds that now are part of famous Fort Worth Botanic Gardens. Benton family lived here until 1942. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark- 1971. Marked by Junior League of Fort Worth.
About this site
Benton House is a historical marker in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, dedicated in 1971. It is one of 358 historical markers documented in Tarrant County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 501 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.7256, -97.3404 near Fort Worth. The nearest cataloged historic site is Fairmount-Southside Historic District (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Weber, Gunhild, South Side Masonic Lodge No. 1114, and Johnson, Dr. Clay.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5439000374. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
