Lumpkin House

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