Bel-Asher

Historical marker location:

823 Forest Avenue, Asherton, Texas

( 823 Forest Avenue, Asherton)

Marker installed: 1990

Designed by noted San Antonio architect Alfred Giles and built in 1910, this imposing structure was the home of Asher Richardson and his wife, Mary Isabelle (Belle). Richardson developed the town of Asherton, routing his railroad, the Asherton and Gulf Railway Co., through the city in 1905. Christened with a combination of the Richardsons' first names, the house has remained in the family for generations. An architectural hybrid with some prairie school style influences, Bel-Asher features native sandstone construction and large projecting eaves.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990.

railroads houses residential buildings land surveys, land companies, promotional towns design and construction Prairie School (architectural style)

The state flower of Texas is the bluebonnet. The flower blooms in the spring and is a common sight along the highways and in fields throughout the state.