Edom in Van Zandt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Potters Brown

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, February 16, 2026

1. Potters Brown Marker

Inscription. Artist Doug Brown (1943-2020) opened Edom's first pottery shop in 1971 and began making original creations. Brown's shop used a distinctive color technique, and the store begame a heaven for other craftsmen to learn and perfect their trade. His actions inspired other artists to create in Edom, including wood workers, jewelry makers, and glass blowers, forming a vibrant artists' community. They brought new economic growth and revitalization to the area. The artists launched the very successful Edom Art Festival in 1972 which attracted thousands. Potters Brown helped promote the small town of Edom and boost the local economy.

Erected 2022 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 23572.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1971.

Location. 32° 22.346′ N, 95° 36.616′ W. Marker is in Edom, Texas, in Van Zandt County. It is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 279 and Farm to Market Road 314, on the right when traveling west on Farm to Market Road 279. Touch for map. Marker is at or near

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this postal address: 8287 FM 279, Ben Wheeler TX 75754, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and in the Piney Woods.

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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Edom (within shouting distance of this marker); Edom Methodist Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of C.W. Morris Cotton Gin (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Edom (approx. ¼ mile away); Tyler-Porter's Bluff Road (approx. 0.3 miles away); Primrose-Sexton Community (approx. 4.2 miles away); Asbury Cemetery (approx. 4.3 miles away); Adren Anglin (approx. 4.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edom.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, February 16, 2026

2. Potters Brown Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 68 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.