Historical Marker
Robert A. Terrell Home
Historical marker location:
Terrell, Texas
( on campus of Southwestern Christian College on Bowser St., enter off US 80/Moore Ave., Terrell)
Marker installed: 1962
This house replaced the 1845 log cabin of Robert A. Terrell (1820-1881), a pioneer settler for whom the town was named. Built for him in 1864, it is one of the few remaining octagon-shaped houses in Texas. Since 1897 it has been associated with a succession of schools, including Texas Military College and Southwestern Christian College, which moved here in 1950. It has served as home for college presidents, a dining hall, classroom building, and student union.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962.