Marker Inscription
(1868-1943) Noted Negro civic leader and barber to two generations of prominent Texans. An adventurous youth, Means began work at age 18 as shoe-shine boy in a west Texas barber shop. When rowdy cowboys demanded haircuts one day, Means (though inexperienced) complied with their wishes, and thus began a 54-year career. His last 31 years were spent in Fort Worth, where he helped establish a hospital and city park for black citizens. He led in civic, religious, and fraternal affairs and worked continually to improve race relations. His 10 children all attended college.
About this site
Means, Harvey is a historical marker in Teague, Freestone County, dedicated in 1971. It is one of 57 historical markers documented in Freestone County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 145 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.6280, -96.3791 near Teague. The nearest cataloged historic site is Grove Island Memorial Cemetery (cemetery), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Furney Richardson High School, Asia, and Oak Island Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5161009893. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
