Anderson County, Texas
Historical Markers in Elkhart, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 17 Texas historical markers in Elkhart, in Anderson County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Texas Revolution, Native History, and Civil War. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2017. 2 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
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- Dickerson Parkerplaced 1936
A San Jacinto Veteran Born in Tennessee, May 29, 1812; died August 1, 1844. His wife Lucinda Eaton Parker, born Jan. 14, 1820, died Jan. 27, 1847.
- John Starr Houseplaced 1968
Home of 1848 settler Starr and wife Susannah (sister of religious leader Daniel Parker, aunt of famed Indian captive Cynthia Ann Parker).
- Miles Bennettplaced 1936
A soldier in the Army of Texas, 1836. Born in Indiana, July 26, 1816; died November 24, 1849.
- Starr Cemeteryplaced 1969
Family graveyard of the descendants of John Starr (1797 - 1872), Texas pioneer. First person buried here, Starr lies beside wife Susannah.
- Beulah Baptist Churchplaced 2017
Organized in the latter part of 1861, the Beulah Baptist Church first held worship services under a brush arbor.
- Elkhart Garden of Memories Cemeteryplaced 2012
Situated among oak, pine and crepe myrtles, this cemetery is the resting place for descendants of Elkhart settlers.
All 17 historical markers in Elkhart
- Beulah Baptist Church2017
- Dickerson Parker1936
- Elkhart Garden of Memories Cemetery2012
- Elkhart Myrtle Springs Cemetery2012
- First Baptist Church of Elkhart2012
- First United Methodist Church of Elkhart1986
- John Starr House1968
- Magnolia Cemetery1999
- Miles Bennett1936
- Old Pilgrim Church1965
- Pilgrim Predestinarian Regular Baptist Church1936
- Pilgrim Predestinarian Regular Baptist Church1936
- Pine Lodge Club House1967
- Rev. Daniel Parker1936
- Site of Henry High School2004
- Starr Cemetery1969
- Wilson Cemetery2010
Historical markers near Elkhart
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