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Marker Text: ​Built in 1898 by Crummel Oric Hess (1853-1945). Native sandstone. Contained the Hess furniture and undertaking business 43 years.
   Hess came to Jacksboro in 1882. Married Miss Lizzie Longmire in 1885. Was one of first licensed embalmers in state.
    Prominent civic leader. Served on city commission in early years. Helped organize Jacksboro National Bank; had first long distance telephone in this area. Organized first cemetery association here. (1967) 

Marker No: 3743

Medallion & Plate 

Texas Historic Landmark 

Geographic: 33° 13.102′ N, 98° 9.441′ W

Location: 102 North Church Street, Jacksboro