Mineola in Wood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Birthplace of Miss Ima Hogg

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019

1. Birthplace of Miss Ima Hogg Marker

Inscription. Born here on July 10, 1882, Ima Hogg was the only daughter of Sarah Stinson and Gov. James S. Hogg. Ima studied fine arts at the University of Texas in Austin, and in New York and Europe. In 1918 oil was discovered on the Varner-Hogg Plantation near West Columbia which enabled Miss Hogg to devote her life to the arts, historic preservation and philanthropy. She was recognized nationally and received many accolades for her services to the people of Texas. She died August 19, 1975, in London and was buried in Austin.

Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8963.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Education • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is July 10, 1882.

Location. 32° 39.903′ N, 95° 29.4′ W. Marker is in Mineola, Texas, in Wood County. Marker is at the intersection of North Line Street and West Kilpatrick Street, on the left when traveling north on North Line Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 North Line Street, Mineola TX 75773, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. O. P. Pyle House (a few steps from this marker); O. P. Pyle (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Old Mineola City Hall"

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Barney B. Hart House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church of Mineola (about 400 feet away); Gov. James Stephen Hogg and Wood County (about 400 feet away); Dr Pepper Bottling Plant (about 400 feet away); Select Theater (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mineola.

Also see . . . Wikipedia article on Ima Hogg. (Submitted on September 5, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019

2. Birthplace of Miss Ima Hogg Marker

Ima Hogg (July 10, 1882 – August 19, 1975) image. Click for full size.

Public Domain ca. 1900

3. Ima Hogg (July 10, 1882 – August 19, 1975)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.