Hoggett Home
First two-story house in county. Built 1877-1879 on the caliche soil, with no foundation, by Civil War veteran B.F. Pepper, who led a wagon train of settlers to Texas from Missouri. Since 1905 in family of Dr. R.H.P. Wright. The girlhood home of Fay Wright, 1941-1947, First Lady of Texas, as wife of Governor Coke Stevenson. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965.
30.4451° N, 99.8229° W
This marker stands on private property. Please view it from the road or ask the owner first.
Where to Find It
Off Old Hwy 377 on private property. Map dot approximate.
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