Robert A. Terrell Home
This house replaced the 1845 log cabin of Robert A. Terrell (1820-1881), a pioneer settler for whom the town was named. Built for him in 1864, it is one of the few remaining octagon-shaped houses in Texas. Since 1897 it has been associated with a succession of schools, including Texas Military College and Southwestern Christian College, which moved here in 1950. It has served as home for college presidents, a dining hall, classroom building, and student union. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962
32.7351° N, 96.2849° W
Where to Find It
on campus of Southwestern Christian College on Bowser St., enter off US 80/Moore Ave., Terrell
Nearby Markers
- 0.3 mi NW Oakland Memorial Park Terrell
- 0.3 mi NW Oakland Memorial Park Terrell
- 0.3 mi W Robert A. Terrell Terrell
- 0.4 mi SE Bethlehem Baptist Church Terrell
- 0.4 mi NE First United Methodist Church of Terrell Terrell
- 0.4 mi NE Homesite of Gov. Oscar Branch Colquitt Terrell