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Allen Hardware Store

Hearne, Robertson County

Marker Text

Built 1872 on land purchased from International Railroad Company by Drew and Holt of Hearne. After ownerships by Jas. Ferguson, w. T. Watt, R. A. Allen and H. K. Davis, Allen bought store in 1891; was joined by son Robert. Their heirs still own and operate the store. Goods carried in the past included seeds, saddles, wagons, building hardware, implements and coffins. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968

Marker Details

Address 3rd and Magnolia
Location Description
Marker # 10898
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code Business topics, general; markets, merchantiles
Latitude, Longitude 30.882601, -96.594455

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