Rusk in Cherokee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Norman Law Firm

Photographed by Steve Gustafson, February 19, 2011

1. Norman Law Firm Marker

Inscription. Wyatt Thomas Norman and William Harrison Shook, both Cherokee County natives, opened a law office on the Courthouse Square in 1898. George Gibson became a partner in 1918. He later moved to Jacksonville and opened a branch there. Wyatt T. Norman's son joined the firm in 1930, becoming a partner in 1932 and later maintaining the Jacksonville office. Throughout its history, the firm has retained the Norman name in its title. It remains widely known as the Norman Law Firm. The firm has contributed to Texas legal history, successfully representing both individuals and national corporations. The Norman firm has produced judges, politicians and local, county and state leaders. It continues in the traditions of its founders.

Erected 2000 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11809.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 31° 47.693′ N, 95° 9.003′ W. Marker is in Rusk, Texas, in Cherokee County. It is on East 5th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:

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106 East 5th Street, Rusk TX 75785, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep 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 walking distance of this marker: Cherokee County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cherokee County (about 300 feet away); Old Bonner Bank Building (about 300 feet away); Cherokee County Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); Cherokee County C.S.A. (about 300 feet away); First Presbyterian Church of Rusk (about 400 feet away); First United Methodist Church of Rusk (about 500 feet away); Site of the Union Hotel/Bracken House/Acme Hotel (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rusk.

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Photographed by Steve Gustafson, February 19, 2011

2. Norman Law Firm

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2011, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,047 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2011, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.