Historical MarkerThurmond Building
Victoria · Victoria County · Dedicated 1980 · THC Atlas #5469006571
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Marker Inscription
C.L. Thurmond, Jr. constructed this building in 1898 for use as a general mercantile store and residence. It is similar to other structures built here before the 1900s, when Bridge Street was a major commercial center of Victoria. The business district prospered until nearby rail lines and roads were relocated. The Thurmond Building, which features a distinctive three-story central section, housed stores, a grain mill, and the Farmers' Cooperative. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980
About this site
Thurmond Building is a historical marker in Victoria, Victoria County, dedicated in 1980. It is one of 96 historical markers documented in Victoria County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 235 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.7923, -97.0103 near Victoria. The nearest cataloged historic site is Guadalupe River (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Pippert House (Gone?), Clark House, and Stuart House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5469006571. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
