Granbury in Hood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bush-Morgan-Cherry Building
Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019
1. Bush-Morgan-Cherry Building Marker
Inscription.
Bush-Morgan-Cherry Building. . Constructed in 1891, this building has been associated throughout its history with prominent Granbury citizens and successful businesses. From 1891 until 1894, it served as the dry goods store of F. C. Bush, who was the city Tax Collector and Secretary in 1892. In 1895 the building housed the Morgan Drug Store, run by Eugene H. Morgan, who later became a prominent local physician. For the next 72 years, the building was associated with other drugstores, including that of William H. Cherry, who served as Mayor of Granbury and as a director of the First National Bank.
Constructed in 1891, this building has been associated throughout its history with prominent Granbury citizens and successful businesses. From 1891 until 1894, it served as the dry goods store of F. C. Bush, who was the city Tax Collector and Secretary in 1892. In 1895 the building housed the Morgan Drug Store, run by Eugene H. Morgan, who later became a prominent local physician. For the next 72 years, the building was associated with other drugstores, including that of William H. Cherry, who served as Mayor of Granbury and as a director of the First National Bank.
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 579.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 32° 26.57′ N, 97° 47.261′ W. Marker is in Granbury, Texas, in Hood County. Marker is on North Houston Street (Farm to Market Road 4), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 North Houston Street, Granbury TX 76048, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. E. A. Hannaford Building (a few steps from this marker); Baker-Doyle Building (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 206 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
