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Senator James H. Woods Home

Corsicana, Navarro County

Marker Text

Built 1900 of long leaf pine lumber. Entry paneled in beveled, leaded plate glass. Children had skating rink and gym in attic. Occupied by Senator Woods and family, 1900-1931; by son, 1931-1939. Senator Woods (1858-1931) came to Corsicana from Tennessee, 1873. Became a lawyer; served as city councilman, mayor, commissioner of fire department, director of public library, school trustee. Was State Representative, 1911 to 1919; State Senator, 1919-1923. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967 Restored by Mr. and Mrs. Allen Edens, Jr., 1963

Marker Details

Address 504 W. 2nd Street
Location Description Corner of W 2nd and N 14th at 504 W. Second Ave
Marker # 11650
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code state official; houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 32.095081, -96.470806

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