Hillsboro in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sims-Womack House
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012
1. Sims-Womack House Marker
Inscription.
Sims-Womack House. . The original section of this house, which consisted of two rooms and a detached kitchen, was built prior to 1870. Later additions were made during the ownership of Dr. William Thomas Sims (1874-1928), who purchased the property in 1906. A prominent early dentist in Hillsboro, Dr. Sims was also a leader in civic activities and in the Methodist church. Later owners of the residence were Leroy and Lalia (Baldridge) Womack, local business and civic leaders. Purchased on their wedding day, December 24, 1934, it has remained in the family since that date.
The original section of this house, which consisted of two rooms and a detached kitchen, was built prior to 1870. Later additions were made during the ownership of Dr. William Thomas Sims (1874-1928), who purchased the property in 1906. A prominent early dentist in Hillsboro, Dr. Sims was also a leader in civic activities and in the Methodist church. Later owners of the residence were Leroy and Lalia (Baldridge) Womack, local business and civic leaders. Purchased on their wedding day, December 24, 1934, it has remained in the family since that date.
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4708.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is December 24, 1934.
Location. 32° 0.858′ N, 97° 7.53′ W. Marker is in Hillsboro, Texas, in Hill County. Marker is on Corsicana Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 Corsicana Street, Hillsboro TX 76645, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Abbott House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old G. D. Tarlton House (about 700 feet away); Davis Home (about 700 feet away); McKinnon - Anderson House (approx. 0.2 miles away);
2. Sims-Womack House and Marker at 104 Corsicana Street
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012
3. Sims-Womack House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 477 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 19, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
