left side:
The first telegraph office in the State of Texas
was established at this location on
February 14, 1854.
The Texas and Red River Telegraph Company
merged several times finally becoming
Western Union Telegraph Company.
The Telegram was the chief method
of communication in the late
19th century and early 20th century.
Serving all facets of life, business,
personal and military, the telegram was
the answer to every communication need,
and its popularity soared.
Messenger boys were an important part of the
telegraph system. Boys as young as 10 years of age
would ride bicycles to deliver their telegrams.
The boys were trained to be
courteous, friendly and fast.
right side:
Telegraph Park is dedicated to the memory of
Mildred Cornelius Carlile
by her sons, her daughters-in-law,
her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren.
Mildred was active in beautification efforts in Marshall and was also a talented artist. Along with her husband, Quinton B. Carlile, Mildred was a major contributor to the renovation of the Harrison County Courthouse, to the founding of the Michelson Museum of Art and to the annual Wonderland
of Lights Festival in Marshall.
A graduate of College of Marshal (now East Texas Baptist University),
Mildred lived her entire adult life in Marshall.
She was a generous supporter of many organizations and charities in our community.
Her strong Christian faith guided her each day of her life.
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