Waxahachie in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Cheeves Bros. Dry Goods

Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, February 22, 2026

1. Cheeves Bros. Dry Goods Marker

Inscription.
On this site in 1895 a two story brick building was constructed for Cheeves Bros. Dry Goods Store owned by Pat, Whitt & Thomas Cheeves. At one time the brothers owned 17 Cheeves Bros. Stores throughout Texas. Attorney Clyde Winn and Webb Studio occupied the second floor. Webb Studio was known for taking group pictures of school children in Texas.

On the morning of November 20, 1968, a fire destroyed the building. The business was moved to the IOOF building on Rogers Street. In 1970 the business moved to College & Main Street, then under the management of grandson, Pat L. Gardenhire. After 90 years of business the store closed in the late 1980's.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is November 20, 1968.

Location. 32° 23.083′ N, 96° 50.938′ W. Marker is in Waxahachie, Texas, in Ellis County. It is at the intersection of South Rogers Street and W Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on South Rogers Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 S Rogers St, Waxahachie TX 75165, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

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 Marchman Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 114 South Rodgers Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hancock Building (about 400 feet away); Richard Ellis (about 400 feet away); Letter From The Alamo (about 400 feet away); 1889 Masonic Lodge Hall (about 400 feet away); Ellis County Confederate War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Ellis County Courthouse (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waxahachie.

Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, March 8, 2026

2. Cheeves Bros. Dry Goods Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 65 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on March 4, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2. submitted on March 8, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.