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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HZQ_swans-chapel_Anson-TX.html
In 1905 J.L. Swan donated this land for a school and a cemetery. In 1913 the school was moved down the road by the work of Herman and Emma Breland Lieb with Tom and Laura Rowland and many others. The Church of Christ bought the property. A taberna…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HW9_anson-jones_Anson-TX.html
Born in Massachusetts January Twentieth 1798 was licensed to practice medicine in 1820. Came to Texas in 1833. Doctor Jones participated in the Battle of San Jacinto 1836 while a surgeon in the army of Texas. He was a member of the Congress of the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HW8_fort-phantom-hill-c-s-a-texas-civil-war-frontier-defense_Anson-TX.html
Fort Phantom Hill
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Located 10 mi. east, 9 mi. south on old Butterfield stageline. Upon secession company of First Regiment Texas Mounted Rifles used it as an outpost to give protection against Indians. Stopover on way west for some Union s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HW7_jones-county-courthouse_Anson-TX.html
The Seventh Texas Legislature created Jones County in 1858 and named it for Anson Jones, the last president of the Republic of Texas. The Civil War, Reconstruction, and the area's untamed wilderness combined to postpone the county's formal organiz…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HW6_jones-county_Anson-TX.html
Site of Emigrant Trail, the Frontier Military Road, and Fort Phantom Hill, founded in 1851 to guard the military road.
County created 1858 from Bexar and Bosque counties. Named for Anson Jones (1798-1858), a veteran of San Jacinto, Mini…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HU5_first-presbyterian-church-building_Anson-TX.html
The Rev. Donald Frazier and nine charter members organized the First Presbyterian Church of Anson in 1882. This structure, the congregation's third sanctuary, was built in 1929. After membership declined in the 1970s, the congregation was dissolve…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HU4_first-united-methodist-church-of-anson_Anson-TX.html
This congregation was organized in 1882 by the Rev. J.C. Strickland, a pioneer Methodist circuit rider. In 1908, during the pastorate of the Rev. W.H. Terry, local builder Thomas Veitch constructed this Romanesque Revival building for the church. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HU3_anson-opera-house_Anson-TX.html
Built 1907 by A.W. Johnson and Dr. D. Williams, with Thomas Vetch, contractor. House was site for diverse programs: stock company and Chautauqua productions such as "East Lynn" and "The Klansman" (for which Sheriff Tom Hudson's horse was borrowed …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HTY_cowboys-christmas-ball_Anson-TX.html
In 1885, M.G. Rhodes hosted a wedding party and dance at his Star Hotel in Anson. One guest was Larry Chittenden, a salesman and writer visiting his uncle in Jones County. He was so inspired by the dance held that night for the cowboys and ladies …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HT5_omar-burleson_Anson-TX.html
Born NE of Anson Mar. 19, 1906. Attended AHS, ACU, HSU and Cumberland Univ. Admitted to Texas Bar 1929, Co. Attorney 1931-34, Co. Judge 1934-40, FBI 1940-41, Lt. Comdr. USNR 1942-46, U.S. Congress 1947-78. Died May 14, 1991.