Historical Marker

Shade Denson House

Historical marker location:
Lampasas, Texas
( From Lampasas take 190 east about 1 mile, then go north on CR 7 about 1.3 mile. House is on south side of road just past Sparks Crossing. (MARKER REPORTED MISSING 6/23/2009))
Marker installed: 1964

Built in Civil War era by Shadrick T. Denson, soldier of Forney's Brigade in the Confederate Army.

Builder was Lampasas County sheriff, 1870-74, in time of deadly feuds. Shot in the line of duty, later died as result of wound.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964.