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Historical Markers in Center Point, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 16 Texas historical markers in Center Point, in Kerr County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War, Outlaws & Lawmen, Native History, and Strange But True. The markers on this list were placed between 1968 and 2015. 2 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
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- N.O. Reynoldsplaced 2010
Lieutenant Nelson Orcelus Reynolds was a noted Texas lawman. Born in 1846 in Pennsylvania, Reynolds served in the Union army during the Civil War.
- Apelt Armadillo Farmplaced 2009
In the late 1890s, Charles Apelt (1862-1944) opened a unique commercial enterprise at this site.
- Center Point Cemeteryplaced 1986
The earliest known settlers in this area were Mrs. Elizabeth Denton and her children and slaves, who arrived in 1852.
- Cypress Creek Cemeteryplaced 1989
The oldest documented grave in this cemetery is that of Laura Steves Boerner (d. 1861), whose husband, Wilhelm Boerner, was killed at the Battle of…
- Indian Sites on Cypress Creekplaced 1978
Named "Sturdy Oak Farm" for an ancient live oak, this property has belonged to the Lich family since 1879.
- Mosty Brothers Nurseryplaced 2014
MOSTY BROTHERS NURSERY A son of Belgian immigrants, Leander A. Mosty worked as a cattle driver and broker in Kansas before migrating to Kerr County…
All 16 historical markers in Center Point
- Apelt Armadillo Farm2009
- Center Point Cemetery1986
- Center Point Christian Church2015
- Center Point School2011
- Center Point United Methodist Church1979
- Cypress Creek Cemetery1989
- Indian Sites on Cypress Creek1978
- Mosty Brothers Nursery2014
- N.O. Reynolds2010
- Penateka Comanches2009
- Rising Star Lodge No. 429, A.F. & A.M.1986
- Site of Zanzenberg1968
- Stoneleigh Ranch1980
- The Cypress Creek School1982
- Wharton Cemetery1977
- Woolls Building2001
Historical markers near Center Point
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