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| Attraction: |
Texas Historical Marker: William
and Caroline Broyles House |
| County: |
Anderson |
| City: |
Palestine |
| Website: |
www.nationalhistoricplaces.com |
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| Description |
William Broyles built this home
for his wife Caroline in 1895.. Following the arrival of the railroad,
he established the first mercantile store in the new County Seat.
In 1878, Broyles began a lumber business, which included a steam mill,
lumberyard, and cabinet shop. This mill was known at different times
as the George D. Broyles Lumber Company, Wright & Broyles, and
B.F.W. Broyles. Broyles’ lumber mill played an important role
in building the economic strength of Palestine. The mill stayed in
use until 1934.
The Broyles home was designed by a local architect and is an example
of Italinate, Queen Anne, and Second Empire styles. It stands at 1305
Sycamore St. in Palestine |
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