Historical Marker

Rochelle Place

Historical marker location:
Texarkana vicinity, Texas
( 9 miles northwest of Texarkana on Myrtle Springs Rd./Birdwell David Dr.)
Marker installed: 1966

On land settled 1811 and later patented in Republic of Texas by M. H. Janes. Built 1866 by Charles M. Rochelle, husband of Janes' daughter, Elizabeth. Home of their son, state legislator Wm. C. Rochelle, and descendants.

Unique fireplace mantel was hand-hewn by slaves.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966.