Scripture-Deavenport House

Historical marker location:

819 West Oak, Denton, Texas

( on S. side of W. Oak between Mounts Ave. and Fulton St.)

Marker installed: 1980

The original part of this house was built in 1885-86 for local grocer Robert C. Scripture and his wife Annie (Brown). It was later owned by Robert Hann, a merchant and civic leader. Constructed as a Victorian residence, it was remodeled and enlarged about 1912 during the ownership of banker B. H. Deavenport. The mission revival changes were completed by M. B. Whitlock, a local contractor, and feature a decorative rose window on the third floor.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980.

houses residential buildings Mission (architectural style) markets, mercantiles