Austin County, Texas
Historical Markers in Kenney, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 6 Texas historical markers in Kenney, in Austin County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Texas Revolution. The markers on this list were placed between 1972 and 2014.
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- Concord Cemeteryplaced 2014
Founded by the Concord Christian church in 1870, Concord Cemetery (also known as the Concord Church Cemetery) sits on 3.4 acres of land in northern…
- James Bradford Pierplaced 1985
(Nov. 23, 1813-Feb. 5, 1888) A native of Circleville, Ohio, J. B. Pier came to Texas in 1835 with his wife, Lucy (Merry).
- John Wesley Kenneyplaced 1972
(1799-1865) One of great pioneer Methodist ministers of Texas. Pennsylvania-born, he began preaching at age 19.
- Meinecke Cemeteryplaced 2010
Johann Friedrich and Sophie Koyn Meinecke established this burial ground in 1858, when two of their sons drowned in the Brazos River.
- St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery-Phillipsburgplaced 2009
IN 1890, PHILLIPSBURG RESIDENTS FORMED THE ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH. LATER THAT YEAR, HENRY STERN DEEDED EIGHT ACRES OF LAND FOR A CHURCH AND SCHOOL…
- Travis-Pier Cemeteryplaced 2009
Travis-Pier Cemetery Established 1843 Historic Texas Cemetery - 2008
All 6 historical markers in Kenney
Historical markers near Kenney
- Bellville30 stories · 7 mi
- Nelsonville5 stories · 8 mi
- Chappell Hill22 stories · 8 mi
- Brenham75 stories · 11 mi
- Industry21 stories · 11 mi
- New Ulm7 stories · 13 mi
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