Location:
1200 West 2nd Ave., Corsicana, Texas
Photo by
Dana Stubbs
Roger
Q. Mills Home
Outstanding example plantation
Architecture. Was long the home of U.S. Senator Roger Quarles
Mills (1832 - 1911). Born in Kentucky Mills came to Corsicana in
1852. Was Colonel in Civil War; served Texas 27 years as
Congressman, Senator. Married. Five Children.
He built northwest section of house in 1856 used some of logs from cabin
built on same site in 1847. House was completed 1875. Broad
Verandas; carriage lamps are reminders of gracious era.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -
1968
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