Grapevine in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

J.E. Foust & Son

Funeral Directors

Photographed By J Frye, March 30, 2020

1. J.E. Foust & Son Marker

Inscription.
John E. Foust (1861-1926) moved to Grapevine in 1880 and started a general merchandise store which stocked coffins. He gradually added other services and with the help of his wife Daisy (Huitt) (1876-1963) established a funeral company. A civic leader, Foust also assisted in the development of other area businesses. His son John E. Foust, II (1898-1978), joined the firm in 1923. Following his father's death he managed the Funeral Home and mercantile store until the 1960s. For over 100 years Foust family members have served in the business and civic activities of Grapevine.

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2673.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 32° 56.183′ N, 97° 4.692′ W. Marker is in Grapevine, Texas, in Tarrant County. Marker is on Main Street north of College Street, on the right when traveling north. This marker stands in front of a small structure displaying a hearse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 523 S Main St, Grapevine TX 76051, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grapevine Calaboose (within shouting distance of this marker); The Grape Vine Prairie

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Willhoite's Restaurant (within shouting distance of this marker); Willhoite Tire and Home Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Farmers Cooperative Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Austin Drugs / Grapevine Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Koonce Bros. / Buckner's Grocery (within shouting distance of this marker); Tate Hardware Company Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grapevine.

Photographed By J Frye, March 30, 2020

2. J.E. Foust & Son Marker

Photographed By J Frye, March 30, 2020

3. J.E. Foust & Son Marker

Sayers & Scoville Hearse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, April 5, 2024

4. Sayers & Scoville Hearse

Model 390 - Dated 1900. Built in Cincinnati, Ohio. This was the 2nd formal hearse to be used by J.E. Foust Sr.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 71 times this year. Last updated on April 29, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. 4. submitted on April 10, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.