Quitman in Wood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Cathey Buildings
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019
1. The Cathey Buildings Marker
Attorney, representative in the Texas legislature and public official Benjamin Franklin Cathey purchased several lots from Thomas Stephens located on the north side of the public square. By 1922, Cathey built several commercial brick buildings on the square including a post office and a mercantile. The Pastime Theatre and the local newspaper and printing house were located in the same block. Fire destroyed three of the Cathey Buildings in 1932. A new law office was the first to be rebuilt followed by the post office. The last building destroyed was rebuilt in 1941 and contained four separate spaces. The Cathey Buildings represent the growth of the commercial district in Quitman in the 20th century. Marker is Property of the State of Texas
Erected 2012 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17208.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 32° 47.777′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wood County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); James Stephen Hogg (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); County Divided into School Districts (about 300 feet away); Ambrose Fitzgerald (about 300 feet away); First Baptist Church of Quitman (approx. 0.2 miles away); J. H. Jones and the Old Settlers Reunion Grounds (approx. 0.4 miles away); James Stephen Hogg's Early Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); James A. Stinson Home (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quitman.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019
2. The Cathey Buildings Marker mounted to brick wall.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019
3. View west from marker to cross street of Stephens Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 8, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
