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Panola County, Texas
Historical Markers in Beckville, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 6 Texas historical markers in Beckville, in Panola County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War and Strange But True. The markers on this list were placed between 1984 and 2010.
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- Isaac R. Youngbloodplaced 1984
Panola County pioneer Isaac R. Youngblood was born about 1793. He and his wife, Elizabeth, moved to Texas from Washington County, Georgia, before…
- New Prospect Cemeteryplaced 1996
This cemetery began in 1870 in the rural community once known as Scruggs. The oldest documented burial was that of Elizabeth Scruggs (1820-1870).
- Sugar Hill Cemeteryplaced 1999
Elijah Wyatt, who came to Texas in 1838, is thought to have died and been buried here in 1849.
- Beckville United Methodist Churchplaced 1986
The first Methodist worship services for area pioneers were conducted in 1844, when the region was served as part of the San Augustine Circuit.
- First Baptist Church of Beckvilleplaced 1986
Organized on May 15, 1886 with 12 charter members, this congregation originally was known as Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.
- Williams Cemeteryplaced 2010
ESTABLISHED CA. 1837 HISTORIC TEXAS CEMETERY – 2010
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