Turkey in Hall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Lacy Dry Goods Building
Photographed by Mimbral, August 5, 2026
1. Lacy Dry Goods Building Marker
In 1900, Sanford Hill Lacy (1838-1928), his wife Nancy "Nanie" (Hornbeck), (1864-1892) and sons Albert (1874-1943), Porter (1876-1937), Fred (1878-1934) and Walter (1880-1940) moved to Turkey Creek, just south of the area that would become the town of Turkey. Interest in platting a town had grown due to the economic development accompanying the arrival of the railroad through Hall County in 1888. Sanford Lacy served as a Hall County Commissioner from 1904-1914. In 1907, the town of Turkey was platted within his precinct 4 boundaries. Fred Lacy co-owned the first business in Turkey, Meacham and Company, a mercantile located at Main and 2nd Street. In 1909, Fred, Porter and Sanford Lacy bought out the other owners, and in 1916, they rebranded as Lacy Dry Goods. The store specialized in textiles and clothing production, including fabric, thread, yarn, and sewing patterns. Lacy Dry Goods sold ready-made clothing, which was on the rise during this period. Additionally, they sold shawls, wraps, hats, belts, shoes, blankets, ribbons, hosiery, and kitchen utensils.
Sanford Lacy retired from public service in 1914, and Porter Lacy was elected to his father's County Commissioner seat. When Sanford Lacy died in 1928, Fred and his wife Lelia became sole owners of Lacy Dry Goods. Fred constructed a modern brick building just east of the original location on the corner. The design featured decorative brickwork dentils on the main facade and a large skylight in the ceiling to allow for natural light while shopping. Fred and Lelia passed ownership of the store to Fred's son Jack and wife Velma in 1935. Two years later, Jack purchased Christian Dry Goods building next door and inventory and expanded their shop. For over 100 years, Lacy Dry Goods has served the Turkey Community.
Erected 2024
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 34° 23.575′ N, 100° 53.896′ W. Marker is in Turkey, Texas, in Hall County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 86) and Reona Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 Main St, Turkey TX 79261, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle. It is also on the American Great Plains and specifically on the Southern Plains. 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 Comanchería, the Dust Bowl, 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: Ham's Barber Shop (a few steps from this marker); Hotel Turkey (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Quanah Parker Trail (about 700 feet away); Bob Wills (about 800 feet away); 1928 Phillips 66 Service Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); Turkey Texas (approx. 0.3 miles away); Turkey High School (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Methodist Church of Turkey (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Turkey.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2026, by Mimbral of Jonesville, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on September 15, 2026, by Mimbral of Jonesville, Louisiana. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
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