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Historical Markers in Hillsboro, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 7 Texas historical markers in Hillsboro, in Hill County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War, Outlaws & Lawmen, and Tales of Tragedy. The markers on this list were placed between 1965 and 2012. 2 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
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- St. Mary's Episcopal Churchplaced 1987
St. Mary's Mission was founded in the 1870s. On July 30, 1886, Bishop Alexander C. Garrett laid the cornerstone for the first church building, which…
- John P. Coxplaced 1967
Sheriff of Hill County for 16 years. The son of San Jacinto hero, Euclid M. Cox. Joined Parsons Brigade of the Confederate Army in 1861, then for 25…
- Confederate Veterans and Old Settlers Reunion Groundsplaced 1977
Formed in 1901, the Confederate Veterans and Old Settlers Association of Hill County acquired 73 acres of wooded land as a site for its summer…
- Hill County, C.S.A.placed 1965
Civil War supply center. Sent into service an infantry and 3 cavalry companies. Flour, shoes, saddles, machinery were made.
- Bond's Alleyplaced 1969
Local site for politics, peddlers' shows, whittling, cockfights, fisticuffs. Named for Bond's Drug Store, located here since 1881, and sheltering in…
- James L. Harrisplaced 2012
James Lindell Harris was born on June 27, 1916 to Albert Lee and bessie harris at the family farm near hillsboro.
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