Texas Historical Marker #04706
Simpson Hotel. In 1917, the year the railroad town of Seagraves was platted, Alice Jenkins built this two-story hotel and named it the Hotel Texan. R. P. and Emma Simpson, who owned the Hotel Texan from 1922 to 1923, purchased it again in 1927 and reopened it as the Simpson Hotel. With its stucco exterior and modest detailing, the Simpson Hotel exhibits a style typical of small, early 20th century hotels in West Texas. It continued in operation until 1974. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1991. #4706
302 Main St., Seagraves, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #00595
C. M. Armstrong Building. Clifton Martin Armstrong (1888-1951) was instrumental in the early growth of Northern Gaines County. He was involved in several significant area land deals, including the sale of town lots when Seagraves was founded in 1917. He served as mayor for twelve years and, with his wife Carobel, daughter of pioneer Texas rancher Col. D. H. Snyder, was active in community activities. In 1926 Armstrong built this structure to house his Seagraves Motor Company. After a fire destroyed other buildings on the block in 1928, a bank and the post office were temporarily located here. 1981 #595
201 Main Street, Seagraves, TX, United States