W. L. Lipscomb
About 1880, South Carolina native William Lawton Lipscomb (1874-1941) came to Texas with his family. In 1894 he settled in Hidalgo County, where he managed a sugar plantation. Later he and his wife, Ada (Dougherty) (1877-1959), moved to Edinburg and established one of the city's first general mercantile stores. Lipscomb moved his business to this building after it was completed in 1910. As an Hidalgo County commissioner from 1909 until 1925, a prominent businessman, and an active Mason, Lipscomb provided significant service and leadership to the community. (1983)
26.3001° N, 98.1621° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as missing. The inscription above is from its records.
Where to Find It
E. Cano St., south side between S. Closner Blvd. and S. 12th Ave. Marker reported missing Nov. 2017.
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