Historical Marker
Cartwright House
Marker installed: 1968
Victorian residence, 1883. Built by third generation Texan, Matthew Cartwright (1855-1925), rancher, banker, civic leader; married Mary Cynthia Davenport. Had ten children. Entertained artists, statesmen in this house.
One of first large homes in Terrell; enlarged 1893.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1968.