Abilene in Taylor County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Laughter Undertaking Co.
Photographed By Duane Hall, May 14, 2016
1. Laughter Undertaking Co. Marker
Inscription.
Laughter Undertaking Co.. . Dan T. Laughter (1871-1952) first worked as an undertaker while employed in a northeast Texas furniture store. In 1900, he came to Abilene, and five years later he founded this undertaking company with his partner, C.M. Tandy. In 1908, at the flip of a coin, the firm came under the full ownership of Laughter. Until the mid-1970s, the company operated an ambulance in connection with its funeral home. Since the early years of the 20th century, Laughter Undertaking Co. has been a significant Abilene business institution. , , (Lower Tablet) , Operated since 1945 by Russell and Willena North and their family; now known as North’s Funeral Home.
Dan T. Laughter (1871-1952) first worked as an undertaker while employed in a northeast Texas furniture store. In 1900, he came to Abilene, and five years later he founded this undertaking company with his partner, C.M. Tandy. In 1908, at the flip of a coin, the firm came under the full ownership of Laughter. Until the mid-1970s, the company operated an ambulance in connection with its funeral home. Since the early years of the 20th century, Laughter Undertaking Co. has been a significant Abilene business institution.
(Lower Tablet)
Operated since 1945 by Russell and Willena North and their family; now known as North’s Funeral Home.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3047.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 32° 27.1′ N, 99° 44.279′ W. Marker is in Abilene, Texas, in Taylor County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Orange Street and N. 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 242 Orange St, Abilene TX 79601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Laughter Undertaking Co., now North's Funeral Home
Marker is located at front of building to the left of the entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 380 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
