Edgemont

Historical marker location:

Marshall, Texas

( Old Longview Rd, 3 mi W of Marshall)

Marker installed: 1981

Virginia native Montraville "Mont" Hall (1819-71) had this Greek revival plantation house built shortly after moving to harrison County in 1844. Designed and constructed by W. R. D. Ward, it features a distinctive portico with octagonal columns. Hall became a successful planter and a leader in politics, law, business and the area's early railroad development. His political career included service in the Texas Legislature and the 1861 State Secession Convention.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981.

houses residential buildings plantations Greek Revival (architectural style) state official

Texas was once an independent country: After winning its independence from Mexico in 1836, Texas became its own country, known as the Republic of Texas. It existed as an independent nation for nine years before being annexed by the United States in 1845.