Rogers-Drummond House
historic place
The Rogers-Drummond House in Mount Vernon, Franklin County, Texas, is a historic place. Construction of this two-story early Greek Revival farmhouse began in 1853 and was completed in 1854. Aaron and Lark Griffin, nephews of James Rogers, built the house. The Rogers family had moved to the Hopewell Community in 1850. This house is recognized as the oldest remaining in Franklin County. It has been owned and occupied by six generations of the same family. The interior includes original wall painting from 1884 to 1885, showcasing 19th-century wood graining and stenciling. The Rogers-Drummond House exemplifies early Greek Revival architecture adapted to local conditions.