Ferguson Home

Historical marker location:

518 N. 7th St., Temple, Texas

( MARKER REPORTED MISSING 5/2011)

Marker installed: 1967

Built 1907 for James E. and Miriam A. Ferguson, each later elected twice to governor's office in Texas. Mrs. Ferguson was the first woman elected Governor in any state. During their terms the Texas Highway Department and public schools achieved great importance. This was family home until Jim Ferguson became Governor in 1915, and again from 1917 to 1925, when Mrs. Ferguson was first inaugurated.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967.

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