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Senator James H. Woods Home

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Corsicana, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 32° 5' 26.08746", -96° 28' 1.62132999996"
 
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     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

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Senator James H. Woods Home Historical Marker Location Map, Corsicana, Texas