Julius C. Wright Historical Marker, Austin, Texas
historical marker
This historical marker in Austin, Travis County, commemorates Julius C. Wright. From 1909 until his death around 1942, Wright was a key figure on Sixth Street. His primary business, Wright's Billiard and Pool Hall at 402 East Sixth Street, served as a central hub for Black-run businesses in that block. He also co-founded Wright and Warmoth Grocery in 1920 and later operated a real estate office. Known as 'a real natty dresser,' Julius C. Wright stood four feet, six inches tall. The Pecan Street Association erected this marker. The precise year of its erection is not available. This site highlights an important African American entrepreneur and his impact on Austin's early 20th-century business community.