Palestine in Anderson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Pennybacker-Campbell-Wommack House

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

1. Pennybacker-Campbell-Wommack House Marker

Inscription. "Silk Stocking Row" Victorian residence built in 1890. Noted as family home of Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker (1861-1938), teacher, author of widely used school history of Texas, first Texan president General Federation Women's Clubs. Purchased 1900 by Thomas M. Campbell (1856-1923), famous lawyer, banker, governor of Texas in 1907-1911. Enlarged by Gov. Campbell, house is now property of great-grandson, Drew Wommack, Jr. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969

Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8796.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 31° 45.277′ N, 95° 37.788′ W. Marker is in Palestine, Texas, in Anderson County. It is at the intersection of South Sycamore Street and East Angelina Street, on the right when traveling north on South Sycamore Street. The marker is located along the street in front of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 814 S Sycamore St, Palestine TX 75801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and in the Piney Woods.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: I & GN Hospital and Nurses' Quarters (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roy B. Wallace (approx. 0.3 miles away); Palestine High School

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Robert (Bob) Knight (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dr. Bonner Frizzell (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Methodist Church of Palestine (approx. 0.3 miles away); John H. Reagan (approx. 0.3 miles away); Home of Congressman and Mrs. Alexander W. Gregg (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palestine.

The Pennybacker-Campbell-Wommack House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

2. The Pennybacker-Campbell-Wommack House and Marker

The view of the Pennybacker-Campbell-Wommack House from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

3. The view of the Pennybacker-Campbell-Wommack House from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 388 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 2, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.