Marshall in Harrison County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Hochwald House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 20, 2023

1. The Hochwald House Marker

Inscription. An orphan, Isaac ("Ike") Hochwald (1865-1956) came to Marshall in 1877 as the ward of Lionel Kahn. He joined Kahn's mercantile firm and became a prosperous businessman. Hochwald was a school trustee, member of several fraternal groups, and one of the organizers of the East Texas Baseball League. He and his wife Amelia (Raphel) built this Victorian residence in 1894-95. Classical revival detailing was added in 1912. The Hochwald family lived here until 1956.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978
Entered in the National Register of Historic Places 1983

Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10180.)

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

Location. 32° 32.923′ N, 94° 22.123′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Texas, in Harrison County. It is on West Grand Avenue (U.S. 80), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 West Grand Avenue, Marshall TX 75670, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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: Site of The Confederate Hat Factory in Marshall, C.S.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Marshall Masonic Female Institute (about 400 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Sam Houston's 1857 Campaign in Marshall (about 400 feet away); Girlhood Home of Southern Beauty Lucy Holcombe Pickens (about 600 feet away); Site of Temple Moses Montefiore (about 600 feet away); James L. Farmer, Jr. (about 700 feet away); The Allen House (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Patillo House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

The Hochwald House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 20, 2023

2. The Hochwald House

The marker is to the right of the front door (blocked by the center, short column).

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 514 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.