McLennan County, Texas
Historical Markers in McGregor, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 10 Texas historical markers in McGregor, in McLennan 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 2019. 2 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
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- Joel Burditt Crainplaced 1972
Serving as sergeant-major of Gen. Sam Houston's victorious army, accepted sword of Gen. Santa Anna's Chief of Staff, Almonte, in Texas War for…
- Deyerle-Fall Houseplaced 1998
William W. Deyerle (1853-1920), banker, rancher, and miller, came to central Texas from Virginia.
- Evergreen Cemeteryplaced 1976
Pioneer settlers William and Margaret Oliver gave land in 1860 for a church, school, and this cemetery.
- First Baptist Church of McGregorplaced 1994
This congregation traces its origin to the establishment in 1858 of the Onion Creek Baptist Church (10 miles SW at present-day Eagle Springs, Coryell…
- First Christian Church of McGregor (Disciples of Christ)placed 1998
Four families formed a Christian church in nearby Comanche Springs in the 1870s, with the Rev. W. L. Harrison as first pastor.
- Glenn and Mary Gulledge Crain Houseplaced 2002
Glenn and Mary Gulledge Crain House Glenn Crain (1869-1949) moved to McGregor with his family prior to 1886, when his father was elected the city's…
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