Historical Marker
Collins-Haines Home
Historical marker location:
1/2 mi. SE on FM 778 (Horton Street), Quitman, Texas
( 1/2 mile SE of Quitman on FM 778 (Horton Street))
Marker installed: 1965
1860 - First brick structure in Wood County. Erected by James A. and Harriet C. Collins, 1859 settlers from Mississippi.
Bricks were molded and burned nearby; furniture crafted in plantation shop by Collins and slaves. They also planted fine gardens and landscapes.
Past this home, 1861-1865, marched Confederate units, to Civil War.
Since 1870 owned by family of George W. Haines.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965.