Marshall, Texas
Historic House, Park
The Starr family moved to Texas during the formative years of the Republic of Texas and its entry into the United States. Though they haven't made the history books, their efforts to survey, map, and sell land throughout the state made them instrumental in its growth, as they helped bring railroads and new settlers to Texas. They made their home in Marshall following the Civil War to expand and solidify their land agency business. The historic site interprets four generations of Starrs and curates the collections that were left in the big house, Maplecroft, as well as caring for the sites' historic buildings.