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Hodges-Proctor
Site
Design By - Donald Derrick |
-1922- This building was built in 1922 by H. L. Hodges, who became known to all as “Barber Hodges.” He was the son of James and Mattie Hodges. He married Millard Lee Page in 1911. Barber was the father of Grover Hodges of Scottsboro, Alabama, and Elsie Hodges Kennamer of Abilene, Texas. In 1922 haircuts were fifteen cents and a shave was a dime. During the depression Barber, half-soled shoes in his spare time to help provide a living for his family. He also filed saws and sharpened tools. Barber Hodges was the biggest sportsman in Woodville. He would hang a sign on his door, “Gone Fishing” or “Gone Hunting,” to let people know where he was. He was well known and liked by people from all over the area. Many people stopped in to visit Barber whether they needed a haircut or not. They would tie their horse up to the hitching rail and let the horse drink from the watering trough in front of the barber shop while they got their haircut or just sat around chatting with Barber and his wife Millard. Today, as people pass by the western style building they fondly remember Barber Hodges for his work and friendship. In front of the building remains the original pump in a well that was dug in the mid 1850’s. Barber retired in 1966 and sold his shop. He lived until 1972, some fifty years after he built the barber shop. Over the years the building’s ownership has changed many times. In 2001 the Town of Woodville was able to purchase this building and restore it as a treasured historic landmark. During the restoration process of the Barber Shop, Barber’s family donated many items and provided much needed information about the shop and Barber’s life. Many families in the community have also donated items to the shop. The community and Barber’s family have been an important part in preserving the historic building that will stand for years to come.
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