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Williamson County, Texas
Historical Markers in Florence, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 5 Texas historical markers in Florence, in Williamson County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. The markers on this list were placed between 1970 and 2018. 1 is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
Start with these Florence stories
- Early Churchplaced 1970
On land given March 8, 1845, by John C. Caskey for cemetery and meeting house. Originally 2-story, the native stone structure is believed to have…
- First Baptist Church of Florenceplaced 2001
Settlers in the farming and ranching community of Florence gathered in April 1856 to hear the Rev. Robert Hay Taliaferro (1824-1875) preach and help…
- First United Methodist Church of Florenceplaced 2002
In 1856, Florence was a small settlement of log cabins and a store or two. It also had a stone building (300 ft.
- Florence Church of Christplaced 2018
In the 19th century, the religious revival known as the Second Great Awakening influenced the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement.
- Lawler Community
Founded before mid-1800s. Named for early settler L. T. "Uncle Lee" Lawler. Beloved by citizens, for years he leased land free to community for…
All 5 historical markers in Florence
Historical markers near Florence
- Jarrell5 stories · 10 mi
- Liberty Hill17 stories · 13 mi
- Bertram17 stories · 16 mi
- Salado41 stories · 16 mi
- Georgetown75 stories · 16 mi
- Killeen22 stories · 17 mi
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