Old G.D. Tarlton House

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Marker Text: ​Victorian style. Built in 1895 by noted attorney Greene Duke Tarlton (1852-1931), from Louisiana. House was one of finest in town, with hand-carved mantels, stained glass windows, "speaking tube" between kitchen and third floor bedroom, and a dumbwaiter. Cistern on back porch supplied cool water all year round. Outbuildings included stable and coach house. On grounds were grape arbor, orchard, and garden. Restored by Dana L. Bennett. (1972) 

Marker No: 2088

Medallion & Plate 

Texas Historic Landmark

Geographic: ​32° 0.753′ N, 97° 7.577′ W

Location: ​211 North Pleasant Street, Hillsboro