Thomason, John W., House
historic place
The John W. Thomason House is located at 1207 Avenue J in Huntsville, Walker County, Texas. This historic place was built in 1891. It was originally owned by Dr. John W. Thomason, Senior, a local physician and civic leader. He practiced medicine for over fifty years from an office adjacent to the home, which was built in 1889. The house is an example of Victorian Queen Anne and Shingle architectural styles. It served as the birthplace and childhood home of his son, John William Thomason, Junior. John William Thomason, Junior, became a notable Marine Corps officer, author, and artist. The John W. Thomason House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 11, 1982. It is also recognized as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. The home has remained in the Thomason family, with a grandson, Dr. Thomas Cole, Junior, having restored it in the early 1980s. This site matters historically for its association with the Thomason family and its architectural style.