Dr. George M. Munchus House
This Craftsman style house was constructed in 1922 for Dr. George Murry Munchus (1887-1952) by locally prominent black contractor George Powell. The son of former slaves from Alabama, Munchus was founder, manager, and physician for Fort Worth's Negro Community Hospital. The Munchus home is a two-story wood frame residence featuring wide overhanging eaves, stick brackets, and prominent gables.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
32.7353° N, 97.3120° W
Where to Find It
1130 E. Terrell Ave.
Nearby Markers
- 0.4 mi W Terrell Heights Fort Worth
- 0.4 mi SW Mt. Zion Baptist Church Fort Worth
- 0.5 mi NW St. Andrews United Methodist Church of Fort Worth Fort Worth
- 0.6 mi W James E. Guinn School Fort Worth
- 0.7 mi W Baker Funeral Home Fort Worth
- 0.9 mi SW Saint Joseph Hospital Fort Worth