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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1X1G_clayton-vocational-institute-historical_Manor-TX.html
In 1903 the Rev. Joseph E. Clayton was called to be principal of Manor's first black school. Under his leadership, the educational program included vocational and mechanical training, as well as the study of languages, arts, and sciences. In 1919 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHS8_lockwood-cemetery_Manor-TX.html
This cemetery was set aside out of land settled by Gordon C. Jennings (1782-1836), his wife, Catherine (1790-1867), and four children who came from Missouri in 1833 as part of Stephen F. Austin's "Little Colony." Gordon was the oldest defender to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHS6_kimbro_Manor-TX.html
Named for pioneer landowner Lemuel Kimbro, this community was settled in the late 1870s by Swedish, Danish, and German immigrants. Most of the residents were cotton farmers, and at its height the community boasted homes, farms, the Swedish Evangel…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHRX_site-of-willow-ranch-school_Manor-TX.html
Travis County landowner Peter Carr Wells (1856-1913) donated a plot of land on his ranch to the Willow Ranch School District in 1894. Four years later, a school was established on this site. Most of those who attended were the children of Swedish …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHQW_webberville-ebenezer-baptist-church_Webberville-TX.html
This church traces its origin to the plight of Anglo American John F. Webber, who along with his African American wife and children, settled in this sparsely populated area of Texas in 1839 to escape the racism they had experienced in towns and ci…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHQ7_union-lee-baptist-church_Manor-TX.html
According to oral tradition, this congregation began meeting together for outdoor worship services in 1874. In 1884, Leonard Eck donated land, the B.J. Lee family gave a building, and the church was formally organized with the Rev. Anthony Winn as…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHDR_new-sweden-evangelical-lutheran-church_Manor-TX.html
Organized on February 23, 1876, by the Rev. J.O. Cavallin and Swedish immigrants, the New Sweden Lutheran congregation built its first sanctuary in 1879 two miles west of this site (where the New Sweden Lutheran Cemetery is located). The present c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHCW_manda_Manor-TX.html
Founded by Swedish immigrants in the 1880s, this community was named for Amanda Bengtson Gustafson, sister of the town's postmaster. By the 1890s Manda boasted homes, farms, a cotton gin, general store, and blacksmith shop. The Manda Swedish Metho…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH3W_bloor-house_Manor-TX.html
Local rancher and farmer Alfred Sutton Bloor (1850-1899) and his wife Martha (Wainwright) (1849-1928), natives of Pennsylvania, built this home in 1897-98. Constructed by the Elgin Press Brick Co., the house features characteristics of the Queen A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH2M_city-of-manor_Manor-TX.html
In area first settled by James Manor (1804-1881), who came from Tennessee with Sam Houston in 1832, later returning for his family and a sister and brother. Until 1852, area was subject to Indian raids. Other pioneers included A.F., W.M., and Jame…