Historical Markers in Elgin, Texas

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• Elgin Christian Churchplaced 1990

  The Rev. B. B. Sanders assisted citizens of Elgin in organizing this congregation in 1888. Many early members came from surrounding communities.

• Jourdan Smithplaced 1970

  (March 24, 1811 - March 30, 1873) Born in Georgia. Came to Texas to fight in revolution in 1836.

• William B. Standiferplaced 1936

  A member of Capt. Jesse Billingsley's company at San Jacinto. Born in Illinois February 10, 1819; died July 8, 1876.

• Camp Swiftplaced 1996

  Named for Major General Eben Swift (1854-1935), Camp Swift, established primarily for infantry division training, was a major military training…

• City of Elgin Centennial, 1872-1972placed 1972

  After Houston & Texas Central Railroad built through this area in 1871, town was platted (1872) and named for Robert M. Elgin (1825-1913), H. &…

• Dr. I. B. Nofsinger Houseplaced 1982

  Kentucky native I. B. Nofsinger (1864 - 1938) came to Texas at the age of 20 and taught school before returning to his home state to study medicine.

All 15 historical markers in Elgin

• Camp Swift1996
• City of Elgin Centennial, 1872-19721972
• Dr. I. B. Nofsinger House1982
• Elgin1967
• Elgin Christian Church1990
• Elgin Lodge No. 328, A. F. & A. M.1972
• Elgin Methodist Church1988
• First Presbyterian Church of Elgin1997
• Jourdan Smith1970
• Lund1990
• Meeks - Maynard Cabin1965
• Miller - Gillum House1987
• Pleasant Grove Cemetery2004
• Post Oak Island Lodge #181, A.F. & A.M.2006
• William B. Standifer1936

Historical markers near Elgin

• Bastrop66 stories · 5 mi
• McDade5 stories · 11 mi
• Webberville5 stories · 11 mi
• Smithville13 stories · 14 mi
• Manor13 stories · 18 mi
• West Point5 stories · 23 mi

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