Dr. A. H. A. and Ruby Jones House
Ruby Lee Williams (1900-1979) was born in Texarkana to George and Carrie Williams. In 1928, she wed Jamaica-born Austin Hervin Archibald Jones (1901-1962), a successful dentist with a degree from Howard University. Ruby designed this bungalow-style home, utilizing African American craftsmen to build it in 1938. The home features decorative brickwork and a unique cubical tower. The Jones family often opened its home to touring African American entertainers, including Louis Armstrong and Dinah Washington. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2002
33.4099° N, 94.0604° W
Where to Find It
1121 South Lake Dr
Nearby Markers
- 0.4 mi NE Martha Adams Runnels Texarkana
- 0.5 mi NE Francis Marion Henry Texarkana
- 0.5 mi NE Rose Hill Cemetery Texarkana
- 0.8 mi N Whitaker House Texarkana
- 1 mi NE The Jamison Building Texarkana
- 1.1 mi N Howell W. Runnels Home Texarkana