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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W1E_newlin-cemetery-historical_Memphis-TX.html
(Two markers identify this Historic Texas Cemetery.)
Established 1904
Historic Texas Cemetery
Marker is property of the State of Texas
Newlin Cemetery
A Texas Historical Cemetery
Settlement of this area of Hall County began in the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W14_first-methodist-church-of-turkey-historical_Turkey-TX.html
The Rev. J. D. Terry and seven charter members organized the Elizabeth Methodist Episcopal Church, South, on September 8, 1891, at the home of W. M. & Elizabeth Cooper. Worship services were held in homes and in the nearby Wolf Flat Community Scho…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W13_the-ozark-trail-at-tampico-historical_Turkey-TX.html
In 1913, William Hope "Coin" Harvey, who operated a resort in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, founded the Ozark Trail Association as a private highway organization. Several Texas and New Mexico counties joined the effort, and the line went diagon…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W12_first-presbyterian-church-of-memphis-historical_Memphis-TX.html
Established in 1890 under the leadership of the Rev. A. W. Rogers, this church began with thirteen members. This sanctuary, the second for the congregation, was completed in 1911, during the pastorate of the Rev. Dr. R. T. Caldwell. Built by membe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W10_hall-county-courthouse-historical_Memphis-TX.html
In 1876, the Texas Legislature created Hall County, which organized in 1890 with Memphis as county seat. Two courthouses - a frame building facing the town square (1890-93) and a two-story brick building on this site (1893-1922) - preceded the cur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W0Z_old-fairview-cemetery-historical_Memphis-TX.html
Memphis' oldest burial ground is the final resting place for many pioneer families and prominent community members. J.C. Montgomery, "Father of Memphis," is buried in the oldest section. The cemetery started a few months before Memphis w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VZQ_bob-wills-historical_Turkey-TX.html
This is an eight sided monument
(on first side) Bob Wills
(on second side) King of Western Swing
(on third side) James Robert (Bob) Wills, born March 6 1905, Grosebeck Texas, first born child of John T. and Emma Foley Wills, brothers and sister…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TDK_hall-county-historical_Memphis-TX.html
Formed from Young and Bexar
Territories
Created · Organized
August 21, 1876 · June 23, 1890
Named in honor of
Warren D.C. Hall
1788 - 1867
Member of
The San Felipe Convention in 1832
Second in Command of the T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW76_turkey-high-school_Turkey-TX.html
Turkey's school system acquired this land in 1928 for a $100,000 high school. Amarillo architect E.F. Rittenberry designed a brick structure with English Gothic details. Consolidation with several area schools caused an enrollment of 445 students …