Brownwood in Brown County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Coggin and Parks Building

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 16, 2023

1. Coggin and Parks Building Marker

Inscription. Brothers Samuel R. Coggin (1831-1915) and Moses J. "Mody" Coggin (1824-1902), prominent area ranchers, business leaders, and philanthropists, in partnership with businessman William Claibourne "Clay" Parks (1883-1916) completed this two-story commercial building in 1876. Originally part of a larger structure, it housed a variety of businesses, including a grocery, hardware store, business college, and restaurant. Because of the primary location, the Coggin-Parks building figured prominently in the early history of Brownwood. The exterior of the structure was later altered substantially.

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 931.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 31° 43.356′ N, 98° 58.853′ W. Marker is in Brownwood, Texas, in Brown County. It is at the intersection of South Broadway Street and North Center Avenue, on the left when traveling west on South Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 S Broadway Street, Brownwood TX 76801, United States of

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America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Greenleaf Fisk (1807-1888) (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp Collier, C.S.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); Courthouses of Brown County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brown County Jail (about 400 feet away); Welcome William Chandler (about 400 feet away); J. A. Walker House (approx. 0.3 miles away); R. B. Rogers House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Brooke Smith (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownwood.

Coggin and Parks Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 16, 2023

2. Coggin and Parks Building and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 419 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.