Thomas V Munson Home Denison TX
The Thomas V Munson Home was built by world-famed scientist T.V. Munson. Munson (1843-1913) was born in Illinois; educated in Kentucky; married Ellen Scott Bell, 1870; had eleven children. Settled in Denison 1876, and developed extensive nurseries. Munson built this Victorian home of brick with wood trim built in 1887. An 1888 guest in the house was French Minister of Agriculture, who came here to give Munson (as reward for saving vineyards) Medal of French Legion of Honor. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1967 Preserved by Mr. and Mrs. Sidney C. Johnson
Other links of interest: TV Munson Wine Vineyards, TV Munson Museum
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