Waxahachie in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Homesite of Dr. D.G. Thompson

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 10, 2020

1. Homesite of Dr. D.G. Thompson Marker

Inscription. A native Texan, Dixon Gillespie Thompson received his medical degree from Louisville Medical School in Kentucky and trained at several hospitals in the east. He married Rufa Jones in 1882 and built this residence for his family in 1883 - 84. In addition to his prominence as a physician, Dr. Thompson had large landholdings in Ellis County and owned an interest in three banks. Although he sold his home in 1917 to Mary M. and John Beatty, Dr. Thompson continued to reside here until his death in 1935.

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7072.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 32° 23.225′ N, 96° 51.057′ W. Marker is in Waxahachie, Texas, in Ellis County. It is on West Main Street (Business U.S. 287) west of South Monroe Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 417 W Main S, Waxahachie TX 75165, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Presbyterian Church Building (within shouting distance of this marker); N. P. Sims Library and Lyceum (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ellis County Woman's Building (Davis Hall) (about 600 feet away); The Mahoney-Thompson House (approx. 0.2 miles away); 114 South Rodgers Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Marchman Building

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); The Fires of 1882 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ellis County Confederate War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waxahachie.

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Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 10, 2020

2. Homesite of Dr. D.G. Thompson Marker Area

Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 763 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 10, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.