Meridian in Bosque County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Lumpkin-Woodruff House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 1, 2024

1. Lumpkin-Woodruff House Marker

Inscription. South Carolina native James J. Lumpkin (b. 1852) settled in Meridian in 1878. He established a medical practice and pharmacy, and was a prominent landowner. He married Ida Etoile (Fuller) (d. 1954), daughter of Moses W. Fuller (1830-1868), a successful Meridian businessman, and they became civic leaders and benefactors of the town. The Lumpkins' home, built in 1898, was a center of social life and activities. After their deaths, Frank Woodruff, Mrs. Lumpkin's cousin, owned the residence. The octagonal corner tower reflects the original Eastlake style of the structure.
Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Edwin L. Goff

Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3147.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 31° 55.63′ N, 97° 39.6′ W. Marker is in Meridian, Texas, in Bosque County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and E Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 512 North Main Street, Meridian TX 76665, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: St. James Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church of Meridian

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); General Alison Nelson (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bosque County Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Martha Mabray Randal (approx. half a mile away); Dr. Russell Daniel Holt (approx. half a mile away); Bosque County (approx. 0.8 miles away); John A. Lomax (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Meridian.

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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 1, 2024

2. Lumpkin-Woodruff House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 325 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.