Site of the Waxahachie Marble & Granite Co. - Waxahachie, TX
N 32° 23.277 W 096° 50.828
14S E 702509 N 3585477
A granite monument stands on the former site of the Waxahachie Marble & Granite Co. at 301 N Rogers St, Waxahachie, TX.
Waymark Code: WMKFZ8
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2014
Views: 3
The monument is of gray granite, and says:
On this site
Waxahachie Marble
& Granite Co.
Established in 1896
by
Charles R. Montgomery
Owned and operated by
The Montgomery Family
at this location
1904-2008
Presented by
First Baptist Church
Waxahachie, Texas
Behind the monument is a fountain sculpted by Jesus Moroles, who began his sculpting career with the company in 1980. The fountain is appropriately made of granite and is called "The Beginning Place."
Group that erected the marker: First Baptist Church, Waxahachie, TX
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
301 N Rogers St
Waxahachie, TX USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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