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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM155T_the-rosenberg-family_Corsicana-TX.html
Ben Rosenberg (1862-1929) emigrated from Poland to the United States about 1882. After living several years in Waco, he settled in Corsicana about 1890. Rosenberg soon became the proprietor of the Cotton Exchange Saloon and in 1902 opened the Rose…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM153T_birthsite-of-beauford-h-jester-1893-1949_Corsicana-TX.html
Chief executive when significant Gilmer-Aikin law was passed raising standards of public education in Texas. His administration also made strides toward prison reform, water control, improved public roads.Jester was born at family home in Corsican…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM153S_corsicana-city-jail-of-1908_Corsicana-TX.html
The city's first brick jail, this structure was erected in 1908 adjacent to the city hall on a lot purchased from Rebecca A. Croft, widow of Judge William Croft. On the lower floor were cells and on the top floor the police chief's office, occupie…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM153R_corsicana-public-library_Corsicana-TX.html
The women's clubs of Corsicana were instrumental in opening the city's first public library in 1901 at West 6th and Main St. The city created a library board in 1904 and secured a construction grant from the Carnegie Corporation the following year…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM153O_alva-everett-taylor_Corsicana-TX.html
Grassroots researcher-writer and historical preservationist whose work led to development of this pioneer village. Born near Dawson (10 miles Southwest), Taylor attended Baylor University (1911-13), married Maud Stockard (1914), and was father of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM153M_alexander-beaton_Corsicana-TX.html
A native of Scotland, Alexander Beaton came to the United States in 1843. He migrated to Texas in 1848 after serving in the U.S. Army during the Mexican War. In 1850 he settled in Corsicana and began the practice of law. He was chairman of the fin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM153L_birthplace-of-the-texas-oil-industry_Corsicana-TX.html
First important oil field in Texas opened here October 15, 1895.First successful refinery in TexasCompleted Christmas Day , 1898— · —Plaque presented toThe Citizens of Corsicanaby theTexas Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14ST_corsicana_Corsicana-TX.html
Soon after Navarro County was created by the Texas Legislature in 1846, a committee was appointed to choose a site for the county seat. The committee selected a 100-acre tract of land that came to be the city of Corsicana. The town was named for C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14SQ_westminster-presbyterian-church_Corsicana-TX.html
On May 16, 1853, the Reverend John Patton and about 20 Cumberland Presbyterians formed the first organized church in Corsicana. Other Presbyterians organized later: The First Church, U. S., in 1868; and an Associate Reformed Church (1895) that in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14R9_the-birthplace-of-the-petroleum-industry_Corsicana-TX.html
West of the Mississippi River, in this well, drilled by H. G. Johnston, E. H. Akin, and Charles Rittersbacher under contract for a water well for the city of Corsicans in 1894, the first oil in commercial quantities in the mid-continent area was …
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