Glen Rose in Somervell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Martin's Grocery Store

Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2024

1. Martin's Grocery Store Marker

Inscription. For nearly 50 years (1924-1973) the Ed Martin family operated a grocery store in Glen Rose, most of that time in this building.

Ed's business philosophy was to give service to the customer. And that, they did. Staying open late on Saturday nights for the farmers who came into town once a week. Extending credit to nearly anyone who was running low on cash. Delivering groceries to your door and sometimes putting things away in a refrigerator. Taking orders by phone. Housing a walk-in freezer where locals could store their garden produce. Trading farm produce for groceries and stock feed. Besides that, the Martin family always lent a helping hand to those in need.

Martin's was a one-stop shopping store: full line of groceries, meat market with cuts made to order, nails, nuts and bolts, saws, paint, chicken and stock feed, garden tools. A familiar sight was boxes of vegetables sitting on the sidewalk next to the building, advertising their specials of the week.

Prior to Martin's store, White House Cafe operated here.

Erected by Somervell County Historical Commission: Glen Rose-Somervell County Chamber of Commerce.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 32° 14.098′ N, 97° 45.31′ W. Marker is in Glen Rose, Texas, in Somervell County. It is on NE Barnard Street (State Road 144) south of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located along the building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Glen Rose TX 76043, 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 walking distance of this marker: First National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); A Tribute to Senator Vernon Lemens (within shouting distance of this marker); The Barnards of the Brazos (within shouting distance of this marker); Campbell Building (within shouting distance

The view of the Martin's Grocery Store and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2024

2. The view of the Martin's Grocery Store and Marker from across the street

of this marker); Dinosaur Footprint (within shouting distance of this marker); Somervell County (within shouting distance of this marker); Somervell County Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Somervell County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Rose.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.