Historical Marker
Howell W. Runnels Home
Marker installed: 1964
Built about 1874 with open hall, wide verandas. Owner came to Texas Republic in 1842. Was in Legislature 1857-59. His wife, former Martha C. B. Adams, acted as first lady of Texas during term of brother-in-law, Governor Hardin R. Runnels, 1857-59.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964.