Slaton in Lubbock County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Slaton Bakery

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

1. Slaton Bakery Marker

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In 1923, Blue Ribbon Bakery and City Bakery, each of which had opened in 1921, consolidated. By 1925, this establishment was known as Slaton Baking Company. In 1943, the Wilson family purchased the business. The Wilson's overcame rationing during World War II to continue a thriving business. Slaton Bakery introduced sliced hamburger and hot dog buns to the area, and distributed Mrs. Baird's products while continuing to produce pastries made on site. The bakery later added homemade flour tortillas to their menu. In 1982, the business moved to its present location. Today, Slaton Bakery is a community institution, and continues as one of the oldest still-operating bakeries in the State of Texas.

Erected 2009 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15834.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 33° 26.259′ N, 101° 38.666′ W. Marker is in Slaton, Texas, in Lubbock County. Marker is at the intersection of South 9th Street and West Garza Street, on the

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right when traveling south on South 9th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 South 9th Street, Slaton TX 79364, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Slaton (within shouting distance of this marker); Engine 1809 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Slaton Volunteer Fire Department (about 700 feet away); Slaton Harvey House (approx. half a mile away); Mercy Hospital (approx. 0.7 miles away); Englewood Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); Immanuel Lutheran Church (approx. 4.9 miles away); Ransom Canyon (approx. 6.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Slaton.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

2. Slaton Bakery Marker

Slaton Bakery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

3. Slaton Bakery

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 563 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 11, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.