Arnot House
306 W. Houston St, Marshall, TXThe Arnot house at 306 W. Houston St., built in 1848, presents an excellent example of early Greek Revival style architecture in Marshall, Texas. Located within the city's oldest residential area, just off the courthouse square, the structure is one of the oldest remaining houses in Marshall. Virtually contiguous to the main downtown commercial area of Marshall, the house has almost continuously housed tradesmen or professionals who operate their business enterprises on the premises.
Architecturally, the house is a classic Creole, or Louisiana-raided cottage, rendered in the Greek Revival style. The basement or ground floor is completely above ground with the main floor at the second level.
Lucinda and Albert M. Arnot were early settlers of the community, arriving in Marshall in 1845 from Mississippi. He was one of the town's early blacksmiths and was apparently prosperous. Besides Arnot, who located his blacksmith shop on the property, subsequent owners and their respective trades included: Francis Lang, a German cabinet maker (owner from 1857 to 1871); A. and Doris Bernstein, a prominent merchant (owner from 1871 to 1908); B. A. and Maggie Cargile he was a farmer and for a short time, the sheriff (owner from 1908 to 1919); Joseph Black, Sr. and Lucille McCarty Black he was an Irish cobbler (owner from 1919 to 1960); Joseph Black, Jr., a veterinarian (owner 1960 to 1977).
The house is currently owned by Allen and Ann Staggers who have restored the exterior and interior appearance. Today the house is in excellent condition. Presently accommodating professional offices, the house continues its tradition of being involved in the commercial enterprise of Marshall.
Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
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