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Known for 35 years as the "Girl Scout house", this lovely Victorian house at 800 Barnett Street was sold in 2009 to the H E Butt Foundation. The owners were a group of former Girl Scout leaders who had formed a non-profit and purchased the house in 1974 specifically for the use of Girl Scouts in Kerrville. They called it the Green Umbrella Corporation.
Lee Wallace built this home in 1910. He served as Kerr County Judge from 1906-1918 and 1920-29. Wallace was County Judge when the current courthouse was erected in 1926.
Wallace served 31 years in public office, and 21 years as County Judge. He was twice married but had no children. Although at his death at the age of 85, he was described as one of Kerrville's more colorful figures, he is mostly forgotten today.
Wallace served 31 years in public office, and 21 years as County Judge. He was twice married but had no children. Although at his death at the age of 85, he was described as one of Kerrville's more colorful figures, he is mostly forgotten today.
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