Monahans in Ward County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old Holman Hotel
Photographed by Brian Anderson, March 21, 2021
1. Old Holman Hotel Marker
Built about 1910 by Mr. and Mrs. Jas. R. Holman, 1898 settlers in Monahans. "Dad" Holman had a lumber and coal business, dray, and livery stable; he met daily trains and took homeseekers or salesmen to the family hotel.
One of family's six children was Eugene Holman (1895-1962), petroleum industry leader who rose in 1944 to presidency of Standard Oil of New Jersey, the world's largest oil company. Outstanding in labor relations, he was an advisor to U. S. Dept. of Commerce; won (1960) American Petroleum Institute gold medal of distinguished achievement.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 31° 35.651′ N, 102° 53.617′ W. Marker is in Monahans, Texas, in Ward County. It is on West Sealy Avenue (Business Interstate 20), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 West Sealy Avenue, Monahans TX 79756, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Monahan's Well (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Christ The King Catholic Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Pyote Army Air Field Chapel Steeple (approx. 0.9 miles away); Monahans Sandhills State Park and Museum (approx. 5.1 miles away); Willow Springs (approx. 8.8 miles away); Ward County (approx. 11 miles away).
More about this marker. This marker does not appear in the Texas Historical Commission's Atlas. A marker with identical text, titled Holman House does appear in the Atlas. However, the Holman House is located further down Sealy Avenue in the Million Barrel Museum.
Also see . . . Holman, Eugene (1895–1962) - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State
Photographed by Brian Anderson, March 21, 2021
2. Old Holman Hotel Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 845 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
