Marker Inscription
Born in England and reared in Ohio, E. A. Hannaford (1841-1915) served in the Union Army. He came to Granbury from Ohio in 1871, establishing his drugstore in a tent. He and merchant J. D. Baker had a two-part commercial building erected in the Italianate style in 1886. Among the first stone buildings in Granbury, it was commonly known as the "Arch Block." The cornice on this side advertised Hannaford's Drug and Book Store. "Doc" Hannaford became a prominent civic leader and businessman. After his death his nephew operated the drugstore. Early second-floor tenants included the "Granbury Graphics" newspaper, doctors' offices and a beauty parlor. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1997
About this site
E. A. Hannaford Building is a historical marker in Granbury, Hood County, dedicated in 1999. It is one of 60 historical markers documented in Hood County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 98 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.4425, -97.7875 near Granbury. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hood, General John Bell (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Hood County Courthouse, Granbury, General H.B.; and Granbury's Texas Brigade, and Bush-Morgan Cherry Building.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5221012078. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
