Johnson Home – 517 W. Spring
This house was one of four homes built in this area by an unknown owner between 1873-1879. It
originally faced south towards Palo Pinto and Spring Streets, and was a one-story farmhouse with
the entrance on the south side into a parlor, which had a fireplace. The house was then purchased
by James Johnson prior to 1892. After
borrowing $400 for renovations, Johnson
raised the roof and added the dormers,
along with the front porch, wraparound
porch and the back area. The columns
were also added to give the house a
Victorian-gothic look. Johnson changed
the entrance to Spring Street as it had
become the main street in Weatherford.
The original hand-dug well of the 1870s
still remains. The house is made of cyprus
wood brought to Texas from Louisiana.
During World War II, the house was
used as apartments for the soldiers at
Fort Wolters. This home has had several
owners, however; Stan Garner restored the home in 2015. The current owners of this lovely two-
story home are Mac and Laura Roberts.
Tour location sponsored by:
Remax Trinity
Fleming Home – 321 W. Oak
Tour location sponsored by:
Rosa’s Café
This mid-century ranch house was built by J.R. Fleming and his wife Ora between 1949 and 1950.
The Fleming family owned a pecan shelling business and cotton oil business in town. J.C. Britton
and wife Eugenia purchased the home in 1952. The Herman Carr family bought it in 1956. Carr’s
wife Zenna and their daughter Dorisan moved into town from a ranch west of town. Zenna fell in
love with this home and the quality workmanship it offered, the solid oak wood flooring, built-ins,
its spaciousness, large yard, and the location was within walking distance of her daughter’s school.
After Zenna passed away in
1999, Dorisan and her husband
Mike lived in the home a few
years while their other home
was being remodeled. After the
Carr-Thomas families owned
this home for over 50 years,
the Ferguson family purchased
it in 2008. In 2014, Craig and
Mildred Farmer purchased the
home and are the owners of
this beautiful mid-century ranch
home.
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