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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24BI_travis-clack-henderson_Paris-TX.html
One of eight children, Travis Clack Henderson was born in Alabama on June 24, 1836 to John Henry and Minerva Bernard Henderson. In 1856, he moved to Paris, Texas, and established himself as a farmer. He joined the local militia in 1860. During the…
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The Evergreen Cemetery is the final resting place for many notable citizens of Paris and Lamar County. Due to the steady growth of the area, the old cemetery of Paris, located near the center of town, quickly became too small. In 1866, the Evergre…
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Outstanding Baptist Minister. Born in Tennessee, he moved to Texas 1859, and became pastor of this congregation in 1861.
A new church building was erected here, and through his guidance, the congregation grew. First Baptist "Ladies Aid&quo…
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In 1854, the Rev. Willis M. Pickett and six charter members formed the Union Baptist Church of Paris. Remaining in its original location, the church grew dramatically, eventually becoming First Baptist Church. Many prominent Baptist leaders have p…
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Although attempts to provide a public school system in Paris were made as early as 1877, it was not until 1884 that the system as it is known today was organized. Under the strong leadership of Mayor John C. Gibbons, W.B. Aikin, E.L. Dohoney, and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23BJ_site-of-lafayette_Paris-TX.html
First county seat of Lamar County ·
A clapboard courthouse was built by John Lovejoy on 40 acres donated by John Watson ·
Here court was held June, 1841 to June, 1843 ·
John A. Rutherford, Chief Justice; John R. Cr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U9G_paris-historical_Paris-TX.html
This site marks the first call for survey of the city of Paris, Republic of Texas, 1844. Geo. W. Wright, early settler, soldier in Texas War for Independence, congressman of the Republic, donated 50 acres of land for Lamar County Seat. Plat of lot…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U93_john-james-culbertson-historical_Paris-TX.html
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, John James Culbertson grew up in large northeastern cities. He married Emily Lou Lee of New Jersey in 1882 and soon became a salesman for a cotton product company based in Alabama.
During his southern travels, Culbert…
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Organized and opened for business at its present location in 1886 by William J. McDonald (1844-1926), Civil War veteran and lawyer. Earlier he had opened the Citizens Bank of Clarksville and in 1889 he established a Delta County Bank. Under his sh…
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On uneasy border of Indian Territory in the Civil War. A military transport center, on the Old Central National Road surveyed in 1844 by the Republic of Texas, to run from San Antonio, crossing Red River north of Paris. A rich farming area. Lamar …