Templeton, Judge M. B., House
203 N. Grand, Waxahachie, TXThe Templeton House is one of the city's finest examples of the Neoclassical Revival style. The style found wide acceptance throughout the state from approximately 1900 to 1910. With its two-story porch, entry details, and massing, the Templeton House exemplifies the regional adaptation of the style. The structure was built for M. B. Templeton, who served as Ellis County Judge in the 1880s. Templeton was also a prominent businessman and served as a director on the boards of several local companies. By 1918 the house was owned by J.H. Miller, the local postmaster.
Local significance of the building:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
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