Shade Denson House
Built in Civil War era by Shadrick T. Denson, soldier of Forney's Brigade in the Confederate Army. Builder was Lampasas County sheriff, 1870-74, in time of deadly feuds. Shot in the line of duty, later died as result of wound. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964
31.0731° N, 98.1232° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as missing. The inscription above is from its records.
Where to Find It
From Lampasas take 190 east about 1 mile, then go north on CR 7 about 1.3 mile. House is on south side of road just past Sparks Crossing. (MARKER REPORTED MISSING 6/23/2009)
Nearby Markers
- 2 mi W Hughes' Springs
- 2.2 mi SE Battle Branch Lampasas
- 2.7 mi W J. A. Adkins House Lampasas
- 2.9 mi W First United Methodist Church of Lampasas Lampasas
- 3 mi W Lampasas Colored School Lampasas
- 3.3 mi W Hanna Springs Lampasas