John L. Sheppard House

Original Owner: John L. Sheppard

217 Mt. Pleasant Street

Built 1884

Home of the Sheppard family from 1884, when the house was built, until 1891. During that time John L. Sheppard (1852-1902) served as district attorney and then judge for the Fifth Judicial District. In 1899 he was elected to U.S.Congress and died in office. His son, Morris Sheppard (1875-1941), succeeded him in congress, then served with distinction in the U.S. Senate from 1913-1951. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974.