John L. Sheppard Home

Historical marker location:

217 Mt. Pleasant St., Pittsburg, Texas

( at Garrett St.)

Marker installed: 1974

Home of the Sheppard family from 1884, when the house was built, until 1891. During that time John L. Sheppard (1852-1902) served as district attorney and then judge for Fifth Judicial District. In 1899 he was elected to U. s. Congress and died in office. His son, Morris Sheppard (1875-1941), succeeded him in congress, then served with distinction in U. S. Senate from 1913-1951. House has eight fireplaces and secret passageway between floors.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974.

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