Historical Marker
Autrey-Williams House
Historical marker location:
717 W. North St., Newton, Texas
( 1/2 mi. E of Courthouse on North St., Newton)
Marker installed: 1981
The home of several leading Newton County businessmen, this
house was constructed in 1912 by turpentine producer L. M. Autrey. In 1918 he sold it to N. A. Dawson, a road contractor. From 1923 to 1979 it was the home of lumberman and civic leader Thomas Williams and his family. Built of long-leaf pine lumber, it was modeled after the Malbis Plantation near Mobile, Alabama, and features characteristics of the classical and Victorian styles.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980.