E. Fore/Stafford-Paris House

Original Owner: E. Fore/Stafford-Paris

333 Quitman Street

Built: 1899

This Victoria residence with ornate gingerbread woodwork was built 1899 for the family of Eugene Fore. In 1913 it was sold to Camp County Sheriff J.D. Stafford, who lived here for 24 years. Dr. Ernest Paris, a prominent local chiropractor, and his wife Margret bought the home in 1941. Other community leaders who resided here include Dr. R.Y. Lacy and Dr. R.C. Treynham whose wife Cora was the stepdaughter of W.H. Pitts for who the town was named.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981