Palestine in Anderson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Kolstad Jewelers

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1. Kolstad Jewelers Marker

Inscription.

Soren Kolstad (1823 - 1918), a skilled artisan and clockmaker, migrated to Texas from his native Norway in 1852. He settled in Palestine, where he opened a jewelry store in 1853. The store has occupied four locations. Mahogany display cases, installed in the third shop in 1916, were transferred to the present site in 1933. Managed by five generations of the Kolstad family, this is believed to be the oldest retail store in continuous operation by its founding family in the state of Texas. Members of the Kolstad family have also been leaders in religious, civic, and educational activities.

Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8772.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 31° 45.753′ N, 95° 37.893′ W. Marker is in Palestine, Texas, in Anderson County. Marker is on West Oak Street near North Sycamore Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 West Oak Street, Palestine TX 75801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of McKnight Plaza (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away); Don Hastings (approx. 0.2

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miles away); Old Town (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sacred Heart Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Palestine Fire Department (approx. ¼ mile away); John H. Reagan (approx. 0.3 miles away); Anderson County in the Civil War (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palestine.

Regarding Kolstad Jewelers. The Texas Historical Commission Atlas says the business closed in March of 1994. The spot is now (in September 2021) occupied by Charles E. Dickens Fine Jewelry and Gifts.

Additional keywords. markets, mercantiles

Kolstad Jewelers Marker in context image. Click for full size.

Photographed By QuesterMark, September 5, 2021

2. Kolstad Jewelers Marker in context

Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2021, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2021, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.