Lumpkin House
Inscription
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. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973
Location
Sources
More markers in Hill
Fort Graham
Whitney, TX
The Commission allocated $6,700 for the purchase of the fifty-acre site and the reconstruction of the barracks, partly from the original...
Gathings College
Covington, TX
Established about 1860 by the founder of Covington, Col. James Gathings, and his brother Philip.
Gebhardt Bakery
Hillsboro, TX
In 1901 German native Charles Gebhardt (1874-1920) established Hillsboro's first bakery.
Gus Bailey
Blum, TX
Leader, Hood's Texas Brigade Band.
Hammel's Branch
Milford, TX
In 1876 a family of German descent, the John Henry Himmels, settled in this area of Hill County.