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Historical Markers in Hillsboro, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 33 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, Cowboys & Cattle, and Tales of Tragedy. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2018. 14 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.
- Lackawanna Ranchplaced 1975
Dr. John S. Scofield (1826-1901) chose the Indian name "Lackawanna" for the 2500 acre tract of land he bought here in 1858.
- Lumpkin Houseplaced 1973
In era of Hillsboro's growth after Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad entered (1881) county, contractor John Self Robinson built (1883) this…
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All 33 historical markers in Hillsboro
- Abbott House1986
- Abbott's Grove2003
- Bond's Alley1969
- Brin House1981
- Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ of Hillsboro)1981
- City of Hillsboro2003
- Confederate Veterans and Old Settlers Reunion Grounds1977
- First Baptist Church of Hillsboro1999
- Frazierville Community and School1981
- Gebhardt Bakery1983
- George L. and Roxie Brooks Porter Home2004
- Hill County1936
- Hill County Courthouse1964
- Hill County Jail1981
- Hill County, C.S.A.1965
- Hillsboro City Cemetery2002
- Hillsboro Junior College1967
- Hillsboro Post Office Building1982
- James L. Harris2012
- John P. Cox1967
- Katy Depot1981
- Lackawanna Ranch1975
- Lumpkin House1973
- McKinnon - Anderson House1971
- Old G. D. Tarlton House1972
- Peabody School2008
- Pioneer Bank Building1966
- Prairie Dale Cemetery2018
- Scott's Chapel Cemetery2007
- Sims-Womack House1981
- Site of Arnotville School1992
- Site of Old Lexington Village1964
- St. Mary's Episcopal Church1987
Historical markers near Hillsboro
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