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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AE_immanuel-lutheran-church_Taylor-TX.html
German immigrants began settling in the new railroad town of Taylor in the 1880s. Lutheran worship services were held as early as 1885, and the Rev. I. J. Glatzle and fourteen families formally organized this congregation in 1888. The Rev. Gus Szi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2A6_hutto-cemetery_Taylor-TX.html
T.A. Boatright buried a family child and her husband, E.B., here in the late 1880s when the site was known as Elmwood Cemetery. In 1889, she bought land here from C.P. and Julia Crews. Several graves already existed in addition to those of her fam…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29S_howard-bland-sr_Taylor-TX.html
Born in Zanesville, Ohio, Howard Bland, Sr., came to Texas in 1878 and began raising sheep on his homestead near this site. An annual sheep shearing contest evolved into a community fair, and Bland donated land for the annual event. His other busi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QV_first-presbyterian-church-of-taylor_Taylor-TX.html
The history of this church can be traced to 1876, when a Presbyterian congregation here was closely associated with the Presbyterian church in Georgetown. The Rev. John McMurray led both congregations, and the earliest written recognition of the T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N4_first-christian-church-of-taylor_Taylor-TX.html
Founded Dec. 9, 1877, with 22 charter members from churches in "old home" states. Gen. R. M. Gano of Dallas preached daily during ensuing week, and 20 others joined the church. The initial meeting was in an Odd Fellows hall. In 1878, a church buil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IE_eikel-prewitt-building_Taylor-TX.html
Albert Eikel (b. 1852) had this building constructed in 1893 to house the Eikel Hardware Company. The three-story, brick commercial structure was designed by prominent Williamson County architect Henry Struve. The building was purchased in 1923 by…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FL_dr-james-lee-dickey_Taylor-TX.html
Physician, humanitarian, civil rights advocate and concerned citizen Dr. James Lee Dickey (d. 1959) had a profound effect on the quality of life in his adopted hometown of Taylor. Born in McLennan County in 1893, he attended Waco public schools an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DE_doak-pavilion-site_Taylor-TX.html
Built 1891 by Dr. A. V. Doak, early settler and civic leader, at end of his street car line, which operated three mule-drawn cars. Used for plays, dances, other amusements. Held crowds of 1,000. In 1900 the pavilion was sold and dismantled.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BV_doak-home_Taylor-TX.html
Built in 1860s. Ranch style forerunner. Since 1878 in the family of A. V. Doak, Taylor's first doctor, organizer of mule-drawn streetcar line, civic leader. Son, Dr. Edmond Doak, b. 1878, had spend lifetime in this house. Grandson is Dr. E. K. Doa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM167_city-of-taylor_Taylor-TX.html
When the International & Great Northern Railroad built across Williamson County in 1876, one of the towns created along its route was "Taylorsville," named for railroad executive Moses Taylor. Lots were sold in June, and the post office opened on …