Brenham in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Hogan Funeral Home
Photographed by James Hulse, January 19, 2021
1. Hogan Funeral Home Marker
In 1914, noted Texas educator Columbus H. Hogan became a founding partner in the Washington County Undertaking Co. on South Park Street in Brenham. It was then the only funeral home in the county for African Americans. Hogan later became sole proprietor and changed the name to Hogan Funeral Home. The vital community business offered ambulance service to other cities including Houston and Galveston, since local hospitals were segregated at the time. The family business continued with son Booker T. Hogan, Sr. taking over in 1935 and moving it to West Main Street four years later. C.H. Hogan, an active civic, fraternal and religious leader, also dedicated land for nearby Willow Grove Cemetery.
Erected 2007 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14045.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 30° 9.862′ N, 96° 24.559′ W. Marker is in Brenham, Texas, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of West Alamo Street and Joseph Street, on the left when traveling east on West Alamo Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1002 West Alamo Street, Brenham TX 77833, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Blinn College (approx. 0.4 miles away);
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Photographed by James Hulse, January 19, 2021
2. The view of the Hogan Funeral Home Marker from the road
Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 344 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
