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Collin County, Texas
Historical Markers in Melissa, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 8 Texas historical markers in Melissa, in Collin County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Tales of Tragedy. The markers on this list were placed between 1978 and 1999. 2 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Start with these Melissa stories
- Melissa Christian Churchplaced 1993
This congregation traces its origin to religious gatherings in a local schoolhouse as early as 1868.
- Melissa Schoolplaced 1982
The first schoolhouse to serve the residents of Melissa was constructed on land acquired in 1882 by trustees James Graves, John Gibson and George…
- First Baptist Church of Melissaplaced 1984
Organized as the Melissa Baptist Church of Christ on Oct. 18, 1884, this congregation began with 22 charter members.
- Highland Cemeteryplaced 1985
The Highland community was established in the mid-1800s as a stop on the stage route between Buckner (approximate 3 miles west of the present site of…
- Melissa Cemeteryplaced 1989
This cemetery has been the primary burial ground for members of the Melissa Community for generations.
- Saint Paul Baptist Churchplaced 1978
One of Collin county's oldest black congregations, this church was organized in 1872 by the Rev. Jeff Shirley of Kentucky.
All 8 historical markers in Melissa
Historical markers near Melissa
- Anna6 stories · 5 mi
- McKinney61 stories · 7 mi
- Van Alstyne5 stories · 9 mi
- Blue Ridge5 stories · 9 mi
- Celina5 stories · 12 mi
- Farmersville12 stories · 15 mi
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