Historical Marker
Potter-Hurley House
Historical marker location:
108 Church Street, Gainesville, Texas
( 108 Church Street, Gainesville.)
Marker installed: 1973
Capt. L. W. Lee (1831-1916), a Confederate veteran, moved here from Missouri, 1869; founded Valley View (10 mi. S), 1873; became a leading cattleman of area. In 1894, as a wedding gift for daughter Ella (Mrs. J. M. Potter), built this house. Bought 1949 and preserved by Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hurley.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973.