Historical Marker

Bivins Home

Historical marker location:

1000 Polk St, Amarillo, Texas

( 1000 Polk Street, Amarillo.)

Prominent area rancher Lee Bivins (1862-1929) built this elegant town home in 1905. The brick and stone structure features classical styling. In addition to his large cattle operation, Bivins pioneered much of the Panhandle's oil and gas development. A philanthropist and community leader, Bivins was serving as mayor of Amarillo at the time of his death. His widow Mary Elizabeth Gilbert Bivins (1862-1951) bequeathed the residence to the city of Amarillo.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965.