Johnson House, 1910
Snyder, Scurry County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Built by W. A. Johnson, with cement blocks made on premises of his own sand and gravel. Interior oak woodwork by English carpenter. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1964
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
W. A. Johnson built this Snyder home in 1910 from cement blocks he cast on site using his own sand and gravel, then finished the interior in oak woodwork crafted by an English carpenter. The self-sufficient construction reflects the resourcefulness of early West Texas builders. It was recorded as a Texas Historic Landmark in 1964.
Why it matters
Early-twentieth-century homes like this one document how West Texas settlers built durable dwellings from local materials as their towns matured from frontier camps into permanent communities.
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