Details for Senator James H. Woods Home
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5349011650
Data
Marker Number | 11650 |
Atlas Number | 5349011650 |
Marker Title | Senator James H. Woods Home |
Index Entry | Woods, James H. |
Address | 504 W. 2nd Street |
City | Corsicana |
County | Navarro |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 738683 |
UTM Northing | 3553775 |
Subject Codes | state official; houses, residential buildings |
Marker Year | 1967 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | Corner of W 2nd and N 14th at 504 W. Second Ave |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
Marker Text | Built 1900 of long leaf pine lumber. Entry paneled in beveled, leaded plate glass. Children had skating rink and gym in attic. Occupied by Senator Woods and family, 1900-1931; by son, 1931-1939. Senator Woods (1858-1931) came to Corsicana from Tennessee, 1873. Became a lawyer; served as city councilman, mayor, commissioner of fire department, director of public library, school trustee. Was State Representative, 1911 to 1919; State Senator, 1919-1923. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967 Restored by Mr. and Mrs. Allen Edens, Jr., 1963 |