Carlock Home

Historical marker location:

407 S. Main St., Winnsboro, Texas

( 407 S. Main St., Winnsboro)

Marker installed: 1966

1903 - Colonial mansion built by Marcus DeWitt Carlock, Sr., prominent early-day attorney, Confederate courier, political leader, friend of Governor Jim Hogg, member Electoral College that named Woodrow Wilson president. Entertained many high officials in his home

Stairway of rare, curly pine. 17 rooms, 53 windows, 4 porches, 6 columns; double floors, 5-ply walls; foundation had enough brick to build a 5-room house.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966.

Colonial Revival (architectural style) houses residential buildings