Ables Springs Historical

Ables Springs Historical (HM1UEY)

Location: Terrell, TX 75161 Kaufman County
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N 32° 48.841', W 96° 7.16'

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This small settlement, which lies in a region of natural springs, was named for an early Kaufman County family. James W. and Eliza (Godfrey) Ables moved to this area in 1853 and settled on land granted to his father, Ezekial Ables, in 1848. The Ables were active Methodists who, in 1878, deeded nearly nine acres of their land to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. A church building, a tabernacle, and a public school were built on the land. Part of the site was set aside for this cemetery. The oldest marked grave here is dated 1880.

Never the scene of much commercial activity, Ables Springs has remained a quiet, rural settlement throughout its history. Besides the Methodist congregation, Church of Christ and Baptist fellowships also have been organized here. Prior to World War I, the community had an active Woodman of the World Lodge. The tabernacle on the Methodist church property has been the site of many religious camp meetings, and the school played a vital role in the community until its consolidation with other school districts.

A reminder of the early settlement in northeast Kaufman County, Ables Springs is an important part of the area's pioneer heritage.


Supplemental:
Marker should read James Ables (1829-1891), not James W. Ables (1860-1944). James's father, Ezekiel, received Nacogdoches
land grant number 25 in 1838, not 1848.
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HM NumberHM1UEY
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Year Placed1985
Placed ByTexas Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, September 16th, 2016 at 9:03am PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 769710 N 3634345
Decimal Degrees32.81401667, -96.11933333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 48.841', W 96° 7.16'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 48' 50.46" N, 96° 7' 9.6" W
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Area Code(s)972, 469
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 18000-18090 Co Rd 338, Terrell TX 75161, US
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