Darst-Yoder House, The

300 S. Ninth St.
Richmond

Year Marker Erected: 1976
Designations: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Location: corner of 9th and Jackson St.
Marker Size: Medallion & Plate
Repairs: Good

Marker Text:
This 14-room classical revival structure of cypress and pine has 11-foot ceilings, four fireplaces; built in 1908 by R. H. Darst (1859-1938), grandson of an 1829 Texas pioneer, direct descendant of Daniel Boone. Here Darst and his wife Pearle (Ransom) reared three sons, kept open house, lived to old age -- Mrs. Darst surviving to 94. Virtually unchanged in 68 years, reflecting stability of city and family, the house has been owned since 1971 by Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Yoder. RTHL - 1976