Duncanville in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John C. Pelt
Photographed By Kayla Harper, August 9, 2020
1. John C. Pelt Marker
John C. Pelt (1877-1948) was born in Ellis County. After his father's death in 1880, his mother, Sarah (Seymour) remarried. He moved to Duncanville to live with his paternal aunt Anna and her husband, Charles Barker. In 1896, he wed Lee Olah Grounds (1879-1964) with whom he had several children. He worked as the county road overseers commissioner and became a carpenter and builder, constructing numerous homes and buildings in Duncanville, including what is now Central Elementary School. Pelt built his family home at this site in 1927. He led an active life, participating in local politics, the Christian Church, the Lion's Club, and the Masonic lodge, named for him after his death.
Erected 2005 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14435.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 32° 39.332′ N, 96° 54.517′ W. Marker is in Duncanville, Texas, in Dallas County. Marker is on Hustead Street, on the left when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Duncanville (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Christian Church of Duncanville (approx. 0.4 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Duncanville (approx. half a mile away); Music Room (approx. half a mile away); History of the Duncanville Historical Park Windmill (approx. half a mile away); Penn Springs (approx. 1.7 miles away); John Shelby Wisdom (approx. 2 miles away); Trees Cemetery (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Duncanville.
Photographed By Kayla Harper, August 9, 2020
2. John C. Pelt Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
