Waxahachie in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Marchman Building
A small wooden structure owned by Captain Bradshaw preceded the current brick structure and was occupied by a grocery store belonging to J.F. Strickland before he entered the power and light, and railroad business.
Bradshaw sold to Jno G. Williams (2nd mayor of Waxahachie) and H.H. Dunn in December of 1887. Williams was the sole owner in 1887 at the time the current brick structure was built. Jolesch and Chaska Dry Goods, one of the earliest drygoods stores in Waxahachie, became the first business to occupy the current structure. It was subsequently occupied by Silvers Nickel store, Kory Nickel store and Pierce drygoods.
The Marchman Family has occupied the building since 1938. Marchman's became known as one of the premier clothiers in Waxahachie until it closed in 1985. A 1948 renovation heralded it as a thoroughly complete department store, and the "last word in modernization" with clorosa travertine marble and glass front facade. In 1973 a historical renovation was done to restore some of its architectural heritage.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1887.
Location. 32° 23.12′ N, 96° 50.915′ W. Marker is in Waxahachie, Texas, in Ellis County. Marker is on South Rogers Street near West Franklin Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located on the northeast corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 South Rogers Street, Waxahachie TX 75165, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 114 South Rodgers Street (a few steps from this marker); Ellis County Confederate War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard Ellis (within shouting distance of this marker); Ellis County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1889 Masonic Lodge Hall (about 300 feet away); Hancock Building (about 300 feet away); 106 West Main Street (about 400 feet away); The History of Ellis County/Waxahachie (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waxahachie.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.