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Henderson County, Texas
Historical Markers in Athens, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 20 Texas historical markers in Athens, in Henderson County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War, Oil Boom, Native History, and Cowboys & Cattle. The markers on this list were placed between 1963 and 2017. 3 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Start with these Athens stories
- William Richardsonplaced 1984
(Dec. 6, 1805 - May 30, 1864) Born in South Carolina, William Richardson moved to Pickens County, Alabama in 1830.
- Pilgrim's Rest Primitive Baptist Churchplaced 1972
Constituted in Randolph County, Ala., Nov. 23, 1850; opened services here on Baptist Branch, Jan. 1851, during resting of 150 pilgrims in covered…
- Henderson County C. S. A.placed 1963
(Star and Wreath) Voted 400-49 for secession. Sent about 1,000 into Confederate Army, with one detachment of 150 having only 13 live to return.
- Sid Williams Richardsonplaced 2016
Born in Athens on April 25, 1891, Sid Williams Richardson became known as the "Billionaire Bachelor." When he was 16, Sid traveled to Louisiana, to…
- Bushrod W. J. Woffordplaced 2002
Bushrod William John "Bush" Wofford was born in February 1832 to William M. and Mariah Frances Johnston Wofford in Madison County, Alabama.
- Clinton Williams Murchison, Sr.placed 2013
Clint W. Murchison, Sr. was born April 11, 1895, in Tyler to John W. and Clara (Williams) Murchison.
Athens on the Texas history calendar
All 20 historical markers in Athens
- Athens Lodge No. 165 A.F. & A.M.2010
- Barker Cemetery1997
- Bruce Field2016
- Bushrod W. J. Wofford2002
- Clinton Williams Murchison, Sr.2013
- Dulcinea Ann Holland Thompson Avriett1990
- Faulk-Gauntt Building1981
- Henderson County C. S. A.1963
- Henderson County Courthouse2003
- Henderson County Pottery Industry1973
- J.B. Henry "The Pea Man"2017
- Jess Sweeten2014
- Meredith Campground and Tabernacle1991
- Pilgrim's Rest Primitive Baptist Church1972
- Sand Flat Cemetery2010
- Sid Williams Richardson2016
- Site of Gum Creek School2004
- Thomas Boucher Wood Family Cemetery1996
- Walnut Creek Community2003
- William Richardson1984
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