Marshall in Harrison County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Joe Weisman and Company
In 1881, Weisman wed Lena Young (1858-1930), and the couple had four daughters: Hallette, Estelle, Edith and Valrie. Joe and Lena were active at Temple Moses Montefiore and contributed greatly to the community, assisting with fundraising efforts for local churches, charities and schools, including the College of Marshall (later East Texas Baptist University) and Wiley College.
In 1900, Weisman relocated the business, which had grown into a department store, to this site. Joe Nathan Hirsch (1883-1966), who began at the store as a stock clerk before opening his own mercantile, wed Valrie Weisman (1890-1963) in 1910. He returned to Weisman and Company and took over its management in the mid-1910s. He and Valrie had four children and continued the business for more than 50 years. They and their extended family also maintained the Weisman-Hirsch commitment to community service and were active in local groups including fraternal organizations and the Marshall Symphony.
Martin (1912-1968) and Joe (1923-1994) Hirsch continued the business after their parents' deaths. Joe sold it in 1972, but it was operated by subsequent owners until 1990. The city restored the building, designed by C.G. Lancaster, and it remains a commercial landmark.
Erected 2004 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13062.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 32° 32.796′ N, 94° 22.041′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Texas, in Harrison County. Marker is at the intersection of North Washington Avenue and East Rusk Street, on the right when traveling south on North Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 North Washington Street, Marshall TX 75670, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James L. Farmer, Jr. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Hub Shoe Store (about 300 feet away); Telegraph Park (about 400 feet away); Harrison County (about 500 feet away); Marshall (about 500 feet away); The Library Movement in Marshall (about 600 feet away); James Harper Starr (about 600 feet away); General Elkanah Greer / Knights of the Golden Circle (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.