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Pennybacker-Campbell-Wommack House

Palestine, Anderson County

Marker Text

"Silk Stocking Row" Victorian residence built in 1890. Noted as family home of Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker (1861-1938), teacher, author of widely-used school history of Texas, first Texan President General Federation Women's Clubs. Purchased 1900 by Thomas M. Campbell (1856 - 1923), famous lawyer, banker, Governor of Texas in 1907-11. Enlarged by Gov. Campbell, house is now property of great-grandson, Drew Wommack, Jr. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969

Marker Details

Address 814 S. Sycamore
Location Description 814 S. Sycamore at W. Angelina, Palestine
Marker # 8796
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code governors; houses, residential buildings; women, women's history topics
Latitude, Longitude 31.75445, -95.629508

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