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

In the late 19th century, Texas became known for its cattle drives, in which cowboys would move herds of cattle from Texas to railheads in Kansas and other northern states. The cattle drives were dangerous and difficult work, but they played a key role in the development of the American cattle industry.