The Lumpkin House was built in 1883 for R. S. Lumpkin (1837-1921) and his wife Mary (Kelly). The house style reflects the success of Lumpkin, Hillsboro’s first maker of saddles and harness. In 1974 this home was purchased by the R.C. Crow family and was extensively restored in 1983 on its 100th anniversary.
This home is a recoreded Texas Historical Landmark.
The marker text reads “In era of Hillsboro’s growth after Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad entered (1881) county, contractor John Self Robinson built (1883) this residence for R. S. Lumpkin (1837-1921) and wife Mary (Kelly). House style reflects success of Lumpkin, city’s first maker of saddles and harness. He was a Confederate veteran, a horse fancier, and a volunteer fireman. House was owned 1952-70 by the Brin family, merchants; since 1970, by Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Loveless. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1973
