Historical Marker
Home of Capt. A. J. Harris
Historical marker location:
1001 Tenth Ave., Belton, Texas
( University of Mary-Hardin Baylor, Tenth Ave. north of Harris St., near Farris Hall)
Marker installed: 1966
State Senator, Confederate veteran, lawyer, teacher at Salado College. Birthplace of Harris' grandson, famous World War II General, Walton Harris Walker.
Home was built in 1866 of limestone quarried nearby. Mortar contains horsehair.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966.