Fulton, George W., Mansion
historic place
The George W. Fulton Mansion is a historic place in Fulton, Aransas County, Texas. Construction on this three-story residence, originally known as Oakhurst, began in 1874 and was completed in 1877. George Ware Fulton and his wife Harriet Smith Fulton built the mansion. It showcases the French Second Empire architectural style. For its time, the home featured advanced systems like interior gas lighting, central heating, and indoor plumbing with hot and cold running water. The Fultons' cattle company provided the wealth for this grand home. The State of Texas acquired the property in 1976 and opened it as a museum in 1983. A historical marker for the mansion was erected in 1964. The Fulton Mansion remains an important example of 19th-century innovation and architectural style in Texas.