Hereford, TX, United States
The E. B. Black Residence. In 1901 Alabama-born E. B. Black (1866-1945) brought his family to Hereford from Cleburne, Texas. He opened a furniture store and became a prosperous merchant and rancher. In 1909 Black hired contractor Emmett Vanderburgh to build this late Victorian house. The Blacks were
active in church and cultural affairs and this residence was often the site of community gatherings. Members of the Black family occupied the home until 1977. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1978 #
Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 18002 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off