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McLennan County, Texas
Historical Markers in Mart, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 5 Texas historical markers in Mart, in McLennan County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Ghost Towns and Civil War. The markers on this list were placed between 1977 and 2003. 1 is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
Start with these Mart stories
- First Baptist Church of Martplaced 1977
The Rev. Thomas D. Suttle (1840-1900) and 18 Baptists assembled on April 28, 1878, under a large elm tree at the present site of Mart City Cemetery…
- Battle Cemetery and Communityplaced 1988
Established about 1880, the Battle community was named for local landowner Nicholas W. Battle (1820-1905).
- Lone Oak Cemeteryplaced 1980
This community burial ground originally served the pioneer settlers of the surrounding area.
- Site of Organization of the First Baptist Church of Martplaced 1977
In Jan. 1878, local Baptists met at H. J.Breland's home to hear the Rev. C.C. Hardwick preach.
- Watson Feed Storeplaced 2003
Ruff Watson (1879-1950) bought this site in 1903 and established the R. Watson Feed Store. He offered a variety of goods and service, including feed…
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