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Waggoner-Hicks
House Historical MarkerSpottswood
Lomax, a founder of the noted Matador and Espuela (Spur) ranches of Texas, built
a Queen Anne house here in 1890. It was remodeled in the colonial revival style
around the turn of the century by the prominent cattleman W. T. "Tom" Waggoner,
who deeded it to his son, local banker Guy Leslie Waggoner, in 1904. Three years
later, Vernon farmer and oil investor E. P. Hicks purchased
the property and it remained in his family until 1967.
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Waggoner-Hicks House Historical Marker
Photo courtesy Barclay
Gibson, April 2009 |
W. D. Berry Home
Historical MarkerCompleted
in 1906, this colonial revival residence was constructed for Sterling P. Huff.
An attorney, Huff became Justice of the 46th District Court and was later elected
to the 7th Court of Civil Appeals. In 1914 local attorney William David Berry
purchased the home. A former eductor and a prominent civic leader, Berry served
as city attorney of Vernon and as Wilbarger County Attorney.
The interior of the house features elaborate Victorian detailing.
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