​Dr. George M. Munchus House

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Marker Text: ​This Craftsman style house was constructed in 1922 for Dr. George Murry Munchus (1887-1952) by locally prominent black contractor George Powell. The son of former slaves from Alabama, Munchus was founder, manager, and physician for Fort Worth's Negro Community Hospital. The Munchus home is a two-story wood frame residence featuring wide overhanging eaves, stick brackets, and prominent gables. (1985)

Marker No: 1269

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

Geographic: 32.735222, -97.312073

Location: 1130 East Terrell Avenue, Fort Worth