Page-Decrow-Weir House
Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Built in 1903, this house was owned by a succession of area ranchers. J. M. Page had the home built for his family, but sold it to his brother-in-law Thomas Decrow in 1903. The home was purchased in 1920 by Horace M. Weir, and in the 1930s a polo training center was operated on the property. A Georgetown landmark, the Queen Anne style house features an octagonal tower, two-tiered wraparound porch, and a two-story bay window. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1988
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Built in 1903 for the J. M. Page family and quickly sold to a brother-in-law, this Queen Anne house passed through a succession of area ranchers, and by the 1930s its grounds hosted a polo training center. Its octagonal tower, two-tiered wraparound porch, and two-story bay window make it a Georgetown landmark. The home reflects the wealth ranching brought to central Texas at the turn of the century.
Why it matters
Elaborate ranchers' homes like this mark the point where the rough cattle frontier matured into settled, prosperous towns.
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Related people
- · J. M. Page
- · Thomas Decrow
- · Horace M. Weir
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