Somerville in Burleson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
J.L. Woods’ Undertaking Company
Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2022
1. J.L. Woods’ Undertaking Company Marker
Inscription.
J.L. Woods’ Undertaking Company. . Jebb Lee Woods (1872-1932) came to Somerville in 1900. He began working for his uncle at the cowboy merchant store, where he sold coffins. In 1911 he became the town undertaker and started the first funeral parlor in the county. The practice of embalming first began in 1914 and coffins were purchased from traveling salesmen. A horse-drawn hearse was used until 1929. Woods family descendants continued to operate the business after his death. Later known as Strickland Funeral Home, Inc., it remains a family business.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
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Jebb Lee Woods (1872-1932) came to Somerville in 1900. He began working for his uncle at the cowboy merchant store, where he sold coffins. In 1911 he became the town undertaker and started the first funeral parlor in the county. The practice of embalming first began in 1914 and coffins were purchased from traveling salesmen. A horse-drawn hearse was used until 1929. Woods family descendants continued to operate the business after his death. Later known as Strickland Funeral Home, Inc., it remains a family business.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8657.)
Location. 30° 20.508′ N, 96° 32.057′ W. Marker is in Somerville, Texas, in Burleson County. Marker is on 8th Street, 0.1 miles south of Avenue H, on the left when traveling south. The marker is located on the left side of the front door to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 511 8th Street, Somerville TX 77879, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Yegua Center at Somerville ISD (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas J. Gary
2. The front entrance to the Strickland Funeral Home building and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2022
3. The view of the J.L. Woods’ Undertaking Company Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 16, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
