R. C. Mount House
A surveyor, part-time Methodist preacher, and Wise County's first tax assessor-collector, R. C. Mount (1826-97) began this structure in 1872 to house his large family. Built of rock that Mount and his sons hauled by wagon from Palo Pinto County, the original 2-story section was completed in 1874. Contractor H. A. Saye of Amarillo enlarged the house in 1890, and further remodeling was done in 1920. The property is still owned by the Mount family.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
33.3131° N, 97.7919° W
Where to Find It
From Chico, take Mount Street 1 mile north.
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi SW Robert Calvin Mount Chico
- 1.3 mi S Hanna-Robinson-Richey Drugstore Chico
- 1.3 mi S Brown Hotel Chico
- 1.3 mi S Siddons-Barnes Log Cabin Chico
- 1.5 mi S The Methodist Church in Chico Chico
- 1.6 mi S First Baptist Church of Chico Chico