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Grimes County, Texas
Historical Markers in Anderson, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 15 Texas historical markers in Anderson, in Grimes County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War, Texas Revolution, and Outlaws & Lawmen. The markers on this list were placed between 1932 and 2009. 4 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
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- In Memory of Colonel Benjamin Fort Smith and all other pioneersplaced 1936
(FRONT) In memory of Colonel Benjamin Fort Smith, Dr. Robert C. Neblett, veterans of The War of 1812; Colonel Benjamin F. Smith, veteran of the Black…
- Apolonia Cemeteryplaced 1974
Known as Pine Grove for the Baptist church that was focus for community in the area, this burial ground was in use in 1860s.
- Dr. Benjamin Briggs Goodrichplaced 1932
[front] Born in Brunswick Co, Va. February 24, 1799, Died at Anderson, Texas, November 16, 1860. His wife Serena Crothers Born in Barren County, Ky.
- Fuqua Family Cemeteryplaced 2009
FUQUA FAMILY CEMETERY FUQUA FAMILY CEMETERY WAS NAMED FOR THE EPHRAIM FUQUA FAMILY, ONE OF THE EARLIEST FAMILIES TO SETTLE IN THE AREA.
- Grimes Countyplaced 1936
On road used 1690 by Spanish explorer Alonso de Leon. In 1821 Andrew Millican began settlement.
- Grimes County Courthouseplaced 1965
Unique Victorian Texas public building. Third courthouse here. Site, in an 1824 land grant from Mexico, was donated 1850 by Henry Fanthorp, first…
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All 15 historical markers in Anderson
- Anderson Baptist Church1965
- Apolonia Cemetery1974
- Dr. Benjamin Briggs Goodrich1932
- Fanthorp Inn1936
- Fuqua Family Cemetery2009
- Grimes County1936
- Grimes County Courthouse1965
- Grimes County, C.S.A.1964
- In Memory of Colonel Benjamin Fort Smith and all other pioneers1936
- Michael Moore Kennard1971
- Miss Sally Thompson School Building1965
- Orphans Friend Lodge No. 17 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons1968
- Site of a Munition Factory1936
- Site of Piedmont Springs Resort1967
- Steinhagen Log Cabin1965
Historical markers near Anderson
- Navasota30 stories · 9 mi
- Richards5 stories · 10 mi
- Stoneham6 stories · 11 mi
- Washington11 stories · 16 mi
- Montgomery27 stories · 19 mi
- Bedias6 stories · 21 mi
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