Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Julius C. Wright

Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025

1. Julius C. Wright Marker

Inscription. Julius C. Wright played a key role on Sixth St. from 1909 to his death circa 1942. His principle enterprise, Wright's Billiard & Pool Hall, at 402 E. Sixth St., served as the symbolic epicenter of black-run businesses concentrated in the 400 block. In 1920, with Hugh Warmoth, he co-founded "Wright & Warmoth Grocery,” at 422 E. Sixth St., and a confectionary – soon replaced by his real estate office at 424. A diminutive figure at 4'6", Wright was known as “a real natty dresser." Despite his role in the community, he was somewhat of a loner, perhaps from grief over the death of his first wife. He remarried Zula Boykins, but had no children.

Erected by Pecan Street Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 30° 16.03′ N, 97° 44.347′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. It is at the intersection of E 6th Street and Trinity St, on the right when traveling west on E 6th Street. The marker is located along the wall of the building. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 E 6th St, Austin TX 78701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas.

It is also in the American South.

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: Kriesle Building (here, next to this marker); Jerry Creagh (here, next to this marker); Rhambo Building (a few steps from this marker); Crown Tailors (a few steps from this marker); Cotton Exchange Building (within shouting distance of this marker); J. L. Buaas Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Shamrock Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named J. L. Buaas Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

The Julius C. Wright Marker (left) at the entrance to the building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025

2. The Julius C. Wright Marker (left) at the entrance to the building

The view of the marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025

3. The view of the marker along the street

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 219 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 26, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.