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
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. It 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.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. 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: Hardscrabble (within shouting distance of this marker); Indians (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Houses (about 300 feet away); High Education (about 300 feet away); Memories (about 300 feet away); Disasters (about 300 feet away); M.M. Miller and Pleasant Run (about 300 feet away); Transportation (about 300 feet 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 550 times since then and 40 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.
