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Hood County, Texas
Historical Markers in Acton, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 6 Texas historical markers in Acton, in Hood County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Texas Revolution. The markers on this list were placed between 1913 and 2004. 1 is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
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- Acton Cemeteryplaced 1968
Location of Acton historic site, smallest state park in Texas. Includes the grave of Mrs. Elizabeth P. Crockett (1788-1860), widow of the Alamo hero…
- Acton Baptist Church (First Baptist Church of Acton)placed 2004
In 1855, the Rev. Joseph "Fighting Joe" Robinson led approximately 20 charter members in organizing a Baptist congregation in Acton.
- Acton Methodist Churchplaced 1993
Settlement of Acton, originally known as Comanche Peak Post Office, began in the early 1850's.
- Acton Public Squareplaced 1976
The oldest community in what is now Hood County, Acton was settled during the 1850's. First called "Comanche Peak" when a post office was established…
- Former Acton Masonic Lodge Hallplaced 1975
Begun in 1866 and completed in 1868, this native stone structure was erected by Acton Lodge no.
- Grave of Elizabeth Crockettplaced 1913
Mrs. Elizabeth Crockett, wife of David Crockett, born in Buncombe Co., NC, May 22, 1788, married to David Crockett in Lawrence Co., Tenn., 1816; died…
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