Details for Homesite of Dr. D.G. Thompson

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5139007072

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Marker Number 7072
Atlas Number 5139007072
Marker Title Homesite of Dr. D.G. Thompson
Index Entry Thompson, Dr. D.G., Homesite of
Address 417 W. Main St.
City Waxahachie
County Ellis
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 696216
UTM Northing 3554897
Subject Codes medical topics and health professionals; medical topics and health professionals
Marker Year 1985
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location 417 W. Main Street, Waxahachie
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text A native Texan, Dixon Gillespie Thompson received his medical degree from Louisville Medical School in Kentucky and trained at several hospitals in the east. He married Rufa Jones in 1882 and built this residence for his family in 1883 - 84. In addition to his prominence as a physician, Dr. Thompson had large landholdings in Ellis County and owned an interest in three banks. Although he sold his home in 1917 to Mary M. and John Beatty, Dr. Thompson continued to reside here until his death in 1935.

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