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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/HM14WI_frost-baptist-church_Frost-TX.html
Led by the Rev. H. A. Conway, a small group of Baptists established this congregation in July 1890. Beginning with about twenty charter members, the church has grown steadily over the years. Early worship services were held once a month. Eventuall…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14WD_frost_Frost-TX.html
Prior to 1887 the community of Cross Roads existed two miles south of this location. The town of Frost was created when a post office was established in March of that year to serve settlements west of Corsicana along the St. Louis, Arkansas, and T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14V3_barry_Barry-TX.html
This agricultural community was named for Corsicana businessman Bryan T. Barry, who developed the land deeded for the townsite by early settlers Dave and Effie Wright. The Barry Post Office was established in 1886, the same year the St. Louis, Ark…