Old Bass Home
Denison, Grayson County, Texas
Marker Inscription
(Originally at 215 W. Houston, Sherman) Oldest extant house in city. Erected in 1850s by Dr. R. L. Bullock. Built around typical "dog run," or entry hall. Had first window glass in county. Family home of Confederate Col. T. C. Bass since 1867. His daughter Nettie, born here 1868, lived in home 97 years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Built in the 1850s by Dr. R. L. Bullock, this dog-run house was among the finest of early North Texas homes—reportedly the first in the county to boast glass windows. From 1867 it was home to Confederate Col. T. C. Bass and his descendants, including daughter Nettie, who was born under its roof in 1868 and lived there for nearly a century.
Why it matters
As the oldest surviving house in the city, it anchors the frontier-to-settlement story of North Texas and the long shadow the Civil War cast over families who put down roots in its aftermath.
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Related people
- · Dr. R. L. Bullock
- · Col. T. C. Bass
- · Nettie Bass
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