Compton-Zapp House

Historical marker location:

Fayetteville, Texas

( Market & Washington St., Fayetteville.)

Marker installed: 1985

This property has been owned by a number of Fayetteville residents over the years, including William Compton, Dr. Jethro Jackson, Antone and Minnie Pohl, and Hugo Zapp, Sr. Dr. Jackson was a charter member of the Fayetteville Masonic Lodge, and Hugo Zapp was a prominent merchant. This home dates to the 19th century, and its central hall plan is typical of Texas vernacular homes of the time. It remained in the Zapp family from 1865 until 1945.

Recorded Texas Historical Landmark-1985.

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