Floydada in Floyd County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Commercial Hotel
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 7, 2017
1. Commercial Hotel Marker
Inscription.
Commercial Hotel. . Alabama native William P. Daily (1865-1941) and his family arrived in Floyd County in 1911, settling briefly in the Muncy community (5 mi. N). After moving to Floydada to open a feed, coal, and wagon yard, Daily recognized the need for a hotel here. Construction began in 1912, and the hotel opened in January 1913, with 21 guest rooms. Catering mostly to traveling salesmen, Daily transported them from the railroad station in a horse-drawn buggy, and allowed them to display their wares in the hotel lobby. The hotel was renamed The Lamplighter Inn in 1964. , Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Alabama native William P. Daily (1865-1941) and his family arrived in Floyd County in 1911, settling briefly in the Muncy community (5 mi. N). After moving to Floydada to open a feed, coal, and wagon yard, Daily recognized the need for a hotel here. Construction began in 1912, and the hotel opened in January 1913, with 21 guest rooms. Catering mostly to traveling salesmen, Daily transported them from the railroad station in a horse-drawn buggy, and allowed them to display their wares in the hotel lobby. The hotel was renamed The Lamplighter Inn in 1964.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1003.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1913.
Location. 33° 59.121′ N, 101° 20.195′ W. Marker is in Floydada, Texas, in Floyd County. Marker is at the intersection of South 5th Strret and West Missouri Street, on the right when traveling south on South 5th Strret. Marker is on the southwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Floydada TX 79235, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First National Bank of Floydada (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dolphin Ward Floyd (about 700 feet away);
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 421 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on June 29, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas.
