​The Lumpkin House

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Additional Plate: In 1974 this home was purchased by the R.C. Crow family and was extensively restored in 1983 on its 100th anniversary. 

Marker No: 3146

Medallion & Plate

Marker Text: In era of Hillsboro's growth after Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad entered (1881) county, contractor John Self Robinson built (1883) this residence for R. S. Lumpkin (1837-1921) and wife Mary (Kelly). House style reflects success of Lumpkin, city's first maker of saddles and harness. He was a Confederate veteran, a horse fancier, and a volunteer fireman.
​    House was owned 1952-70 by the Brin family, merchants; since 1970, by Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Loveless. ​(1973) 

National Register of Historic Places

Texas Historic Landmark 

Geographic: ​32° 0.689′ N, 97° 7.306′ W

Location: ​418 East Franklin Street, Hillsboro