Morton House
1007 N. McKinney, Ennis, TXAn unusual U-plan dwelling, perhaps the only local example of this plan type. Originally an L-plan changed to U-plan between 1909 & 1915. It was the home of C. S. Morton, who was a yard engineer for the floor porch; slender columns w/ jig-sawn brackets & frieze at the second story.
Local significance of the building:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
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