This is our story...
The Slaton Bakery is one of the oldest bakeries in the state. The Bakery started operations in 1923 when two local bakeries consolidated. Barney and Ollie Mae Wilson purchased the Bakery from Mr. R.D. Hickman and operated it until 1973, when a lease agreement was formed with their youngest son, Sherrell. A decade later, the Wilson’s purchased the location in which it now occupies, which ironically enough was the original location of the Bakery.
The Slaton Bakery has gone from being wholesale bread factory, introducing sliced hamburger and hot dog buns to the state of Texas, to making the baked goods you know and love. With about 100 years of unique stories and fond memories, we’ve come across thousands of customers who are beautiful and interesting in their own way – and that’s why we love doing what we do. Although our story is well underway, we still have many more chapters to write! Scroll to check out some of our bakery’s greatest memories.
1923
The Blue Ribbon and City Bakery consolidate - forming the Slaton Bakery.
1943
Barney & Ollie Mae Wilson Purchase the Slaton Bakery from R.D. Hickman
1973
Sherrell & Robin Wilson, the Bakery's current co-owners, take the reigns.
1982
The Bakery Moves Back to 9th Street which is still our current location).
1993
The Wilson’s celebrate 50 years of family ownership.
1994
Chad Wilson Joins the Family Business.
2009
Slaton Bakery receives a Historical Marker!
2011
Slaton Bakery purchases the West Side Church of Christ building to use as our Cookie Factory (this explains why our cookies taste heavenly)
2012
Slaton Bakery begins distributing Vanilla Wafers to United Supermarkets, Market Street, and other retailers
2015
Slaton Bakery Vanilla Wafers and Gingersnaps hit HEB’s shelves and our Vanilla Wafers win 1st place in HEB’s Quest for Texas Best!
2017
Slaton Bakery is featured on Texas Country Reporter. Check out our segment!
2017
Slaton Bakery is featured on Texas Country Reporter. Check out our segment!
2023
Slaton Bakery celebrates 100 years! We are so thankful for our customers and families who have been on this journey with us.
