Sealy in Austin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Haynes Mattress Factory
Photographed By James Hulse, December 10, 2020
1. Haynes Mattress Factory Marker
Daniel Haynes (1828-1913) came to the new railroad town of Sealy in 1881. In 1885 he invented a process and a machine to manufacture a felted cotton, non-tufted mattress. Trademarked under the Haynes name, the mattresses were sold throughout the country and soon became associated with the name Sealy. In 1906 Haynes sold his patents to another company, which adopted the name Sealy. Haynes opened a new mattress factory at this site in 1909. It remained in operation after his death, maintaining its reputation as one of Sealy's primary industries until 1976.
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2411.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 29° 46.989′ N, 96° 9.62′ W. Marker is in Sealy, Texas, in Austin County. Marker is on North Hardeman Street, 0.1 miles south of Columbus Road (Farm to Market Road 1094). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 North Hardeman Street, Sealy TX 77474, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sealy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Haynes-Felcman House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Citizens State Bank (approx. ¼ mile away); Preibisch Building (approx.
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Also see . . . Sealy Corporation. Daniel Haynes began making cotton-filled mattresses for his friends and neighbors. In 1889, he patented an invention that compressed cotton for use in his mattresses. Source: Wikipedia (Submitted on December 14, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, December 10, 2020
2. Haynes Mattress Factory and Marker
The marker is located to the left of the front door on the factory building.
Photographed By James Hulse, December 10, 2020
3. Haynes Mattress Factory Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 628 times since then and 116 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
