William Green House

Texas Historic Landmark - William Green House
 

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970

 
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William Green and wife India, pioneers from Kentucky, bought this land and erected a house here in 1853. Style is typical of era, with central "dog trot" hall dividing two main rooms.

William Green, Jr. , and wife Julia, who lived here 8 years, ran the Winnton post office and a general store. From 1869 to 1889 the store was a social center for this rural area.

Property is now used as camp by Boy Scouts of America.


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