Corsicana in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Senator James H. Woods Home

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2025

1. Senator James H. Woods Home Marker

Inscription. Built 1900 of long leaf pine lumber. Entry paneled in beveled leaded plate glass. Children had skating rink and gym in attic. Occupied by Senator Woods and family 1900-1931; by son, 1931-1939. Senator Woods (1858-1931) came to Corsicana from Tennessee, 1873. Became a lawyer; served as city councilman, mayor, commissioner of fire department, director of public library, school trustee. Was State Representative, 1911 tο 1919; State Senator, 1919-1923.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
Restored by Mr. and Mrs Allen Edens, Jr. 1963

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 11650.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 32° 5.707′ N, 96° 28.248′ W. Marker is in Corsicana, Texas, in Navarro County. It is at the intersection of West 2nd Avenue and N 14th Street, on the right when traveling west on West 2nd Avenue. The marker is located at the front entrance of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 504 W 2nd Street, Corsicana TX 75110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Judge E.J. Simkins House (within shouting distance of this marker); Corsicana in 1860-1872 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sergeant Candelario "Spider" Garcia, Jr. (about 500 feet away); Navarro County War Memorial

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(about 600 feet away); Thomas Ingles Smith (about 600 feet away); The Call To Arms (about 600 feet away); Navarro County Courthouse (about 700 feet away); Jose Antonio Navarro (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corsicana.

Senator James H. Woods Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2025

2. Senator James H. Woods Home and Marker

The view of the Senator James H. Woods Home from the corner of the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2025

3. The view of the Senator James H. Woods Home from the corner of the street

Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.