Marker Inscription
In 1881, as Big Spring was being established, Joseph Fisher (1845-1906), born in Austria, opened a general store in a tent. William (1855-1932), a brother, joined him in 1883. They had a trade territory as large as four New England states. Their free delivery pushcart doubled at times as the city hearse. The firm served as the first local bank, sometimes open until 2:00 a.m., to cash paychecks. The Fishers aided farmers and ranchers, often carrying debtors for years. Their generosity benefited fraternal orders, schools, and churches. The store was closed in 1941. (1976)
About this site
Fisher, J. & W. Company, The is a historical marker in Big Spring, Howard County, dedicated in 1976. It is one of 10 historical markers documented in Howard County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 17 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.2558, -101.4778 near Big Spring. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Permanent Building in Big Spring (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Potton House, First National Bank in Big Spring, and Settles Hotel.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5227005359. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
