Dublin in Erath County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Early Commercial Building
Photographed by James Hulse, April 28, 2024
1. Early Commercial Building Marker
Constructed of wood about 1880 by Joseph E. Bishop, son-in-law of A.H. and Sarah Jane Dobkins, founders of Dublin. Veneered 1895 with native stone, and remodeled 1943, 1965. Colorful, important occupants have included banks, medical clinics, a drugstore, newspaper plant, saloons, a dress shop.
Building donated 1971 to Dublin Historical Society by Grace Prim Lyon, in memory of her husband, G.A. (Ted) Lyon (1894-1944)
Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1341.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 32° 5.094′ N, 98° 20.495′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Texas, in Erath County. It is at the intersection of East Blackjack Street and South Grafton Street, on the right when traveling east on East Blackjack Street. The marker is located on the right side of the front entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 E Blackjack St, 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 Comancherνa, 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: Dr. Harlan L. Raley (within shouting distance of this marker); Hogan Blacksmith Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr Pepper Texas
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Photographed by James Hulse, April 28, 2024
2. Early Commercial Building Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, April 28, 2024
3. The view of the Early Commercial Building and Marker from across the street
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 268 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on December 26, 2025, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
