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McLennan County, Texas
Historical Markers in Lorena, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 5 Texas historical markers in Lorena, in McLennan County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War. The markers on this list were placed between 1976 and 2017. 3 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
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- Charles A. Westbrook Plantationplaced 1990
Charles Alexander Westbrook (1838-1895) came to Texas from Mississippi in 1859. He settled first at Washington-on-the-Brazos, where he married Mary…
- Bull Hide Creek Iron Bridgeplaced 1994
Manufactured by the El Paso Bridge and Iron Company of El Paso, Texas, this metal truss bridge was erected over Bull Hide Creek at Winan's Crossing…
- H. J. and Cora Hudson Houseplaced 2017
Herbert James Hudson (1849-1935), son of Philip S. and Ellen (Robertson) Hudson, was born in Cambridge, England, on April 24, 1849.
- Lorena Cemeteryplaced 1981
The original two-acre tract of this burial ground was set aside for the pioneer settlers of the area by Daniel Aerl, who is interred here.
- Lorena United Methodist Churchplaced 1976
This church was organized in 1881 under the Rev. E.R. Barcus as pastor. The congregation met at first in the Baptist Church building.
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