Nunnely, W. L.


Marker Number: 10887
Marker Title: Old W. L. Nunnely Home
Index Entry: Nunnely, W. L.
Address: 507 Locust St.
City: Clarksville
County: Red River
UTM Zone: 15
UTM Easting: 309880
UTM Northing: 3720587
Subject Codes: BH
Year Marker Erected: 1969
Designations: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
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Marker Size: Medallion/Plate
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Marker Text: Built in 1868 by W. L. Nunnely. Hand-hewn oak logs over bois d'arc wood blocks are joined by wooden pegs and square nails. Spacious 22 x 20-foot rooms have oak floors and high, 12-foot ceilings. Distinctive design in ornate, hand-carved mantel is repeated in cornices and wainscoting (half paneling). As Baptist parsonage, 1912-1927, was scene of hundreds of weddings. Restored by Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Strickland, present owners. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969