Grammer-Pierce House
Posted by: QuesterMark
N 32° 43.172 W 097° 20.108
14S E 656024 N 3621420
This medallion and plate marker is mounted on the rightmost porch support column of this house on College Ave. in Fort Worth.
Waymark Code: WMR3Z4
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/09/2016
Views: 4
Marker erected by: Texas Historical Commission
The dedication ceremony for this marker was held May 7, 2016 at 2PM. Maurice Pierce and Bobby Grammer unveiled the marker, assisted by Deborah Bolles Carl, Tarrant County Historical Commission member and NFWHS and Oakwood Cemetery volunteer. Video of the dedication ceremony: (
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Texas Historical Commission Atlas data:
Index Entry Grammer-Pierce House
Address 2232 College Ave
City Fort Worth
County Tarrant
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 655994
UTM Northing 3621419
Subject Codes buildings; houses, residential buildings
Year Marker Erected 2015
Designations Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Marker Size RTHL medallion & plaque without post
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More info:
Nathaniel Grammer passed away at his home at 808 Burnett Street on November 6, 1911, and his drug store business was passed on to his wife and children. After Nathaniel's death, looking to escape business encroachment, Nathaniel's wife, Lula, moved from Burnett to 2232 College Ave. in what is now known as the Fairmount Historic District in 1917 with two of their four living children (Nathalie and Mary) while their son, R. M. Grammer, took over the drug store. After the move, Lula joined Broadway Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Sorosis Club and the Eastern Star.
Lula owned the house from 1917-1940.