Henderson in Rusk County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Merritt Building

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 23, 2023

1. Merritt Building Marker

Inscription. One of the first lots occupied after the town of Henderson was founded in 1848, this site has been a cornerstone in the city's downtown development. Jesse F. Merritt bought the lot in 1883 and had this brick building constructed for his Sunny South Saloon. Built by local brickmasons Dave and Logan Howard, it has been home to several enterprises over the years, including saloons, offices, and a local social club. It was the location for Cameron's Drug Store for fifty years. The Merritt Building remains important to Henderson's downtown area.

2nd Plaque
Entered in the National Register of Historic Places 1995

Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11013.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 32° 9.18′ N, 94° 47.965′ W. Marker is in Henderson, Texas, in Rusk County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and South Main Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 E Main Street, Henderson TX 75654, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Henderson (within shouting distance of this marker); The 1860 Henderson Fire

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Lodge Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas J. Rusk (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hardeman-Griffin House (approx. ¼ mile away); Gaston Public School Complex (approx. 5.7 miles away); Commemorating The Daisy Bradford #3 (approx. 5.8 miles away); The First Well in the East Texas Oil Field (approx. 7.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henderson.

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Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 23, 2023

2. Merritt Building

Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.