John C. Pelt

John C. Pelt (1877-1948) was born in Ellis County. After his father's death in 1880, his mother, Sarah (Seymour) remarried. He moved to Duncanville to live with his paternal Aunt Anna and her husband, Charles Barker. In 1896, he wed Lee Olah Grounds (1879-1964) with whom he had several children. He worked as the county road overseers commissioner and became a carpenter and builder, constructing numerous homes and buildings in Duncanville, including what is now Central Elementary School. Pelt built his family home at this site in 1927. He led an active life, participating in local politics, the Christian Church, the Lion's Club, and the Masonic lodge, named for him after his death. (2005)

John C. Pelt is a historical marker in Duncanville, Dallas County, dedicated in 2005. It is one of 352 historical markers documented in Dallas County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 574 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.6555, -96.9086 near Duncanville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Duncanville (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include First Christian Church of Duncanville, First United Methodist Church of Duncanville, and Music Room.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507014435. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.