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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PU0_the-patterson-home_Tyler-TX.html
This structure began as a dog-trot log cabin erected before 1854 by John Lollar and later owned by pioneer doctor J.C. Moore. It was sold in 1871 to John M. Patterson (1817-94) and acquired in 1880 by his son, John P. Patterson (1847-1911). In 188…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PTZ_marvin-methodist-church_Tyler-TX.html
First church in Smith County. Organized 1848 by the Revs. Sam Box and Alexander Douglas. Had all-faiths services at first in log cabin on Courthouse Square, later in Adams blacksmith shop, south of Square. In 1852 built across street from this sit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PTY_tyler-tap-railroad_Tyler-TX.html
To provide for shipment of locally-grown fruits, vegetables, and cotton to distant markets, a group of Tyler citizens proposed a railroad to connect the town with major rail lines nearby. The promoters included R.B. Hubbard, later governor of Texa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PTX_pleasant-retreat-united-methodist-church_Tyler-TX.html
This church was organized as early as 1854 when a deed for 2.5 acres was issued to the board of trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. According to oral history, the congregation first met in a log cabin on the property. The structure …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O06_harris-creek-cemetery_Tyler-TX.html
Harris Creek Baptist Church organized in Oct. 1849, with 15 charter members and elder William H. Ray elected as pastor. Ray, who organized the First Baptist Church of Tyler the previous year, preached at Harris Creek for two years before resigning…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O03_nicholas-wren-1807-1859_Tyler-TX.html
Came to Texas, 1833. Became a
soldier in the Texas army, 1836.
Was commissioned Lieutenant of
Rangers by Sam Houston, President
of Texas.
Fought for Texas during the
Vasquez and Woll invasions. Had
horse shot from under him in
Battl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O00_scouts-of-texas-army_Tyler-TX.html
In the vicinity
of Harris' Place
Scouts from the Army of the
Republic of Texas were dispatched
from the present county of Van Zandt
after the battle with Cherokees
and associate tribes July 16, 1839
in which Chief Bowles was killed
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NUQ_1881-smith-county-jail_Tyler-TX.html
Houston architect Eugene T. Heiner and builder Henry Kane designed and built this structure in 1880-81 to serve as Smith County's fourth jail. An 1894 second-story addition doubled the jail's cell space. The building was replaced by a new jail in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16KD_our-land-our-heritage_Tyler-TX.html
Our Land - Our Heritage1894 - 1942
Dedicated to those who sacrificed their land andheritage when Camp Fannindisplaced a number of familiesfrom their original homesteads. Placed in remembrance andacknowledgement of their loss.March 1998Donated b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15WX_camp-fannin-texas_Tyler-TX.html
??The camp was named in honor of Col. James Walker Fannin, who was killed at the Battle of Goliad in the Texas Revolution. It opened in March, 1943, the first cadre from Camp Robinson, Arkansas arrived in March 1943 and the first trainees arrived …