Hillcrest
Built 1872 by Wm. R. Leonard; enlarged to 12 rooms, 1878, by Leonidas Cartwright. Hand-hewn timbers, ceilings and 1 1/2" heart pine floors cut locally. Brick made at old Ayish Bayou kiln. 7 fireplaces. Marble mantels from France, came by Sabine boats. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965
31.5282° N, 94.0995° W
This marker stands on private property. Please view it from the road or ask the owner first.
Where to Find It
E. Main Street on private property
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