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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28LO_moffat-cemetery_Temple-TX.html
This burial ground began as a family and Masonic cemetery. Although many, possibly older, graves exist, the oldest marked grave is that of Mary Marshall (d. 1861). In 1869, eight years after Marshall's death, J.A. Grimes sold his farm to Mary E. D…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OWQ_pool-of-tears-veterans-memorial_Temple-TX.html
The Sacrifice and Endurance Of Those WhoHave Served, And The Ones Who Loved Them,Captures Our Hearts, Abides In Our Minds,And Protects Our Very Existence.
They Will Not Be Forgotten;
Their Memory Will Live In Each Generation
As We Stand In Reve…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OW5_temple-public-library_Temple-TX.html
On March 29, 1900, the Women's Literary Club and the Self Culture Club formed a city federation for the purpose of organizing a public library. Soon the first library opened in a corner of the post office building and later moved to a book store. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OW4_bernard-moore-tample_Temple-TX.html
Born near Fredericksburg, Virginia, Bernard Moore Temple was a noted railroad engineer. In 1862, he enlisted in the Virginia artillery, joining the Confederate Army, where he acquired engineering experience in artillery and ordnance. Temple made u…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OUJ_city-of-temple_Temple-TX.html
Founded in 1881, on the Santa Fe line, Temple, like dozens of Texas towns, owed its beginning to the railroad and was, in fact, named for a Santa Fe official, B.M. Temple. On June 29, 1881, a gala town lot sale, with free barbecue, was held by pro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OUI_site-of-organization-of-the-texas-forestry-association_Temple-TX.html
One of Texas' oldest conservation organizations. W. Goodrich Jones (1860-1950), who came to Temple as a banker in 1888, felt need for trees in this prairie town. He led planting drives in Temple, and in 1889 saw to establishment of a statewide Arb…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJHL_norton-orgain-house_Temple-TX.html
Built about 1872 by Edward R.A. Buckles, this I-plan vernacular house exhibits Classical and Victorian detailing. Its two-story gallery features Doric columns on the ground level, which contrast with the Victorian turned wood columns and balusters…