Lancaster Historic Neighborhood District in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Former Site of The Head House

Photographed By J Frye, May 8, 2020

1. Former Site of The Head House Marker

Inscription.

Lucy Frances Jeffries (1840-1931) of Virginia married Henry Head, and while bringing up their four children discovered her talent for cooking. From 1891 to 1918, in her large home on this site, Mrs. Head operated a boarding house famous for good food such as fried chicken, popovers, cakes, pies, and ambrosia. Commercial travelers ("drummers") spread the fame of Head House nationally. Crowds thronged here, especially on Sundays and great occasions. The hostelry also attracted many honeymooners. It retained the Head name until it closed and was demolished in 1936.

Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6733.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 32° 35.599′ N, 96° 45.377′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in the the Lancaster Historic Neighborhood District. Marker is on 2nd Street west of Center Street, on the left when traveling west. This marker is located in Heritage Park in the center of Lancaster, Texas. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lancaster TX 75146, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Presbyterian Church, U.S. of Lancaster (about 400 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); The Town of Lancaster (about 400 feet away); First Baptist Church of Lancaster (about 500 feet away); Site of Confederate Arms Factory (about 800 feet away); First United Methodist Church of Lancaster (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lancaster Education (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rocky Crest School (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Paul Freewill Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.

Photographed By J Frye, May 8, 2020

2. Former Site of The Head House Marker

Photographed By J Frye, May 8, 2020

3. Former Site of The Head House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 19, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.