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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TH1_first-baptist-church-of-mabank-historical_Mabank-TX.html
In 1898 or 1899 nine charter members under The Rev. E.J. Thompson, a missionary for the East Fork Baptist Association, organized Lawndale Baptist Church (1 mi. NE). After the railroad arrived in 1900, the fellowship moved here and became Mabank Ba…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TF6_mabank-historical_Mabank-TX.html
Originally part of the George T. Walters Survey, this acreage in the 1840s and '50s belonged to many absentee landowners including Sam Houston. In 1887 John R. Jones, a merchant from nearby Goshen, and his wife Joella platted and developed a town …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TF5_capt-edward-thomas-broughton-and-the-johnson-guards-historical_Mabank-TX.html
Alabama native Edward Thomas Broughton, Jr. (b. 1834) came to Jasper, Texas, with his family in 1847. Broughton married Mary Elizabeth Douglas in 1856. He studied law in Smith County and was admitted to the bar in 1857. By 1860 the Broughtons were…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TF4_roddy-lodge-no-734-a-f-a-m-historical_Mabank-TX.html
The community of Roddy (4 mi. NE) was established by Stephen G. Roddy in 1884. The Roddy Masonic Lodge was chartered on May 14, 1892. The 24 charter members included Worshipful Master S. G. Roddy and many former members of the lodge in Prairievill…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TBF_first-baptist-church-of-kaufman-historical_Kaufman-TX.html
Organized Nov. 5, 1871, by Elder J. B. Daniel, assisted by The Rev. A. D. Manion, missionary of East Fork Baptist Association. Nine charter members met in homes or other places until 1883, when the first small white frame church with steeple was e…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TBE_first-united-methodist-church-historical_Kaufman-TX.html
Organized in February of 1845 as the Kingsborough Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The Rev. Wm. K. Wilson was first pastor. In 1850 Kingsborough (county seat) was renamed Kaufman. Present site was purchased and first building erected 1857, with …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TBD_first-christian-church-of-kaufman-historical_Kaufman-TX.html
R.A. Hindman, who started the first newspaper in Kaufman, moved to the area in 1861. With his direction, this congregation was organized the same year. Services were conducted in homes until 1877 when members bought a sanctuary at the corner of Sh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TBC_greenslade-drug-store-historical_Kaufman-TX.html
Built 1891 by R.C. Dansby; of iron, masonry, wood. Sold to Smith E. Greenslade, 1919; still in Greenslade family.
Exposed iron beams support the roof. Windows have upper and side panels that fold for ventilation. Modified Spanish architecture…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TBB_huff-park-house-historical_Kaufman-TX.html
Built 1889 by W.L. Huff; bought 1892 by Dr. J.W. Park (1855-1941).
Born in Texas, Park studied at Louisville (Ky.) Medical College. As doctors were scarce, he was licensed in 1877, and practiced two years in Egypt (Tex.), then returned to take …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TBA_kaufman-county-historical_Kaufman-TX.html
Created February 26, 1848
Organized August 7, 1848
Named in honor of
David Spangler Kaufman
1812-1851
Came to Texas in 1837 and
located at Nacogdoches
Member of the Texas Congress
1839-1845
Member of the United States
Congress
Kaufman, …