Sonora in Sutton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Old Mercantile Building

Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 28, 2018

1. Old Mercantile Building Marker

Inscription. Kentucky native Ed R. Jackson (1860-1911), a prominent local rancher and banker, had this two-story Italianate commercial building constructed in 1902-03. Located on the site of an early hotel and a later mercantile store, both of which were destroyed by fire, the limestone structure features an ornate facade of cast iron and pressed tin. First occupied by a mercantile store on the ground floor, it also provided second floor space for offices and a community hall. Other occupants included early lawyers and doctors, and the first established telephone exchange in Sonora.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark—1981

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3765.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 30° 34.304′ N, 100° 38.671′ W. Marker is in Sonora, Texas, in Sutton County. It is at the intersection of South Water Avenue and East Main Street, on the right when traveling south on South Water Avenue. Marker is mounted on the northeast corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this

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postal address: 232 E Main St, Sonora TX 76950, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Lee Miers (within shouting distance of this marker); Albert R. Cauthorn (within shouting distance of this marker); Felipe & Tomasa Lara Virgen (within shouting distance of this marker); Leroy P. & Martha Ann Valliant (within shouting distance of this marker); Joe Berger (within shouting distance of this marker); Crawford Benton (Dutch) Wardlaw (within shouting distance of this marker); W.J. & Viola Gibbons Fields (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Ed Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sonora.

Old Mercantile Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 28, 2018

2. Old Mercantile Building

The front view of the Old Mercantile Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2022

3. The front view of the Old Mercantile Building

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 3. submitted on July 8, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.