Dick P. Moore House

Historical marker location:

306 S Bois d'Arc St, Forney, Texas

( 306 S. Bois d'Arc St., Forney)

Marker installed: 1985

Built in 1910, this home dates from a period of economic boom enjoyed by the town of Forney from 1873 until 1929. It was constructed for Georgia native Dick Parmenas Moore (1869-1943), a merchant who owned a large amount of cotton acreage in the area. His wife, Nancy (Pinkard), resided here until her death in 1958. The American four-square style house features Classical Revival influences in the porch details. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985.

Russian immigrants immigration Four Square (architectural style) houses residential buildings