Historical Marker
J. F. Warnock Hardware
Historical marker location:
147 N. Greenwood, Bluff Dale, Texas
( North Greenwood Street, Bluff Dale)
Marker installed: 1984
Jeptha Franklin Warnock came to Erath County in 1898 and later settled near Bluff Dale. In 1908 he opened a hardware store and in 1915 built this structure to house his business. Here Warnock provided supplies and implements to the surrounding agricultural area. A community landmark, the Warnock Store features a brick parapet, wooden storefront, and transom windows typical of early commercial buildings once common in Texas. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984.