Historical Marker

Allen House

Historical marker location:
305 Ward St., Marlin, Texas
( 305 Ward St., Marlin)
Marker installed: 1991

Built in 1911 as a residence for the family of Dr. Walter and Netti (Falconer) Allen, this Greek Revival style house features a giant entablature supported by paired massive Ionic columns. The house was occupied by members of the Allen family until 1956. The following year after Nettie Allen's death, her sister-in-law Hazel Bennett Falconer donated the house for use as a community and social center.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1991.

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