Quitman in Wood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

James Stephen Hogg's Early Home

Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 20, 2021

1. James Stephen Hogg's Early Home Marker

Inscription. Built in 1860s; bought Jan. 8, 1873, by James Stephen Hogg (1851-1906), who in 1874 married Sarah Ann Stinson of Wood County. When the couple honeymooned in this cottage, young Hogg was editor-publisher of "Quitman News" and justice of the peace -- start of a brilliant career which led to governorship of Texas, 1891-1895.

Local clubs bought the cottage and moved it here in 1946. It was restored in 1952 by Gov. and Mrs. Hogg's only daughter, Miss Ima.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1962

Erected 1962 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8962.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1873.

Location. 32° 47.457′ N, 95° 27.196′ W. Marker is in Quitman, Texas, in Wood County. It is on South Main Street south of Governor Hogg Parkway, on the right when traveling south. Located in Gov. Jim Hogg City Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 518 South Main Street, Quitman TX 75783, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: J. H. Jones and the Old Settlers Reunion Grounds (within shouting distance of this marker); James A. Stinson Home (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); County Divided into School Districts (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ambrose Fitzgerald (approx. 0.3 miles away); James Stephen Hogg (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wood County Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Cathey Buildings (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Baptist Church of Quitman (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quitman.

James Stephen Hogg's Early Home and marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019

2. James Stephen Hogg's Early Home and marker.

View of Governor Jim Hogg City Park. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019

3. View of Governor Jim Hogg City Park.

James Stephen "Big Jim" Hogg (March 24, 1851 – March 3, 1906) image. Click for full size.

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4. James Stephen "Big Jim" Hogg (March 24, 1851 – March 3, 1906)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 703 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 29, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 8, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.