Dublin in Erath County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Hogan Blacksmith Shop

Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2025

1. The Hogan Blacksmith Shop Marker

Inscription. Famous golfer Ben Hogan spent his early years in Dublin, Texas, often at the side of his father and grandfather at the family-owned Hogan Blacksmith Shop at this location. The tools of blacksmithing were toys to the young Hogan who would later use those skills to produce some of the finest golf clubs ever made. The Ben Hogan Museum, one block from here, tells the story of his childhood, his struggles as a professional golfer, the terrible accident that threatened his life, and his amazing comeback.

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Ben's father, Chester Hogan, is pictured in the white hat with blacksmith shop customers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Sports.

Location. 32° 5.045′ N, 98° 20.461′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Texas, in Erath County. It is at the intersection of East Elm Street and S Camden Street, on the left when traveling east on East Elm Street. The marker is located along the street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dublin TX 76446, 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 Comanchería,

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: A different marker also named Hogan Blacksmith Shop (here, next to this marker); Dr Pepper Texas (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Commercial Building

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(about 300 feet away); Dublin Dr Pepper Bottling Company (about 400 feet away); Dr. Harlan L. Raley (about 500 feet away); Dublin National Bank (about 600 feet away); First National Cutting Horse Association-Sanctioned Cutting (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dublin Rodeo (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2025

2. The Hogan Blacksmith Shop Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2025

3. The Hogan Blacksmith Shop Marker

The view of the markers from the street.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 5, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.