​The M.A. Benton House

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Marker Text: ​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. (1971) 

Marker No: 374

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

National Register of Historic Places

Geographic: 32.725246, -97.340324

Location: ​1730 Sixth Avenue, Fort Worth