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

Girlhood Home of Southern Beauty Lucy Holcombe Pickens

(1832-1899)

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, September 12, 2023

1. Girlhood Home of Southern Beauty Lucy Holcombe Pickens Marker

Inscription. Only 19th century Texas woman honored by a portrait on money-- the Confederate $100 bill.

In 1850s Lucy introduced ice tea and silk hose to East Texas, in social affairs at Wyalucing-- her family's home which stood at this site and was a center for social and cultural life in a wide area of plantations.

Her husband was the Civil War Governor of South Carolina; her 2 brothers were Texas soldiers.

Wyalucing (razed 1962) became 1863-65 headquarters for the Confederate Post Office Department in the area west of the Mississippi River.

2nd Plaque
This historical marker was relocated in 1990 from the site of Wyalucing (0.4 mi. west on Burleson Street) to the First Presbyterian Church. The Holcombe family was closely associated with the church, which was organized at Wyalucing on May 30, 1850. Lucy Pickens' father, B. L. Holcombe, was the congregation's first ruling elder. Lucy Holcombe was received into the membership of the church in 1853.

Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10204.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is May 30, 1850.

Location. 32°

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32.848′ N, 94° 22.195′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Texas, in Harrison County. Marker is at the intersection of North Fulton Street and West Burleson Street on North Fulton Street. The marker is located in front of First Presbyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 N Fulton 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. Site of Temple Moses Montefiore (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Marshall Masonic Female Institute (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sam Houston's 1857 Campaign in Marshall (about 300 feet away); The Belle Fry Gaines House (about 500 feet away); The Hochwald House (about 600 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 600 feet away); Fry-Barry House (about 600 feet away); The Library Movement in Marshall (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, September 12, 2023

2. Girlhood Home of Southern Beauty Lucy Holcombe Pickens Marker

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 60 times since then and 20 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.