Historical Markers in Mexia, Texas

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• Albert R. Maceplaced 1968

  (April 30, 1872 - Oct. 18, 1938) A peace officer 45 years, Mace joined Texas Rangers at age 21.

• Joseph F. Johnston Reunion Groundsplaced 1965

  (4 mi. west) (Camp No. 94, United Confederate Veterans) Established 1889, in era when Texas looked to Civil War veterans for state leadership.

• Old Springfieldplaced 1966

  Named for the large spring on townsite donated Jan. 6, 1838, by Moses Herrin, who gave 4 lots to any person agreeing to settle in the town.

• Alfonso Steelplaced 1962

  He was severely wounded in the Battle of San Jacinto and its last survivor. Erected by the State of Texas, 1962

• John Karnerplaced 1962

  Came to Texas 1835, served in Texas War of Independence at San Jacinto. Erected by the State of Texas, 1962

• Mexia Oil Boomplaced 1967

  One of great free-wheeling oil booms of America before proration was enforced. Population in Mexia increased from 4,000 to 50,000 within days after…

All 21 historical markers in Mexia

• Albert R. Mace1968
• Alfonso Steel1962
• Bend Cemetery2019
• Booker T. Washington Park1968
• First Baptist Church of Mexia1972
• First Presbyterian Church of Mexia1977
• John Karner1962
• Joseph F. Johnston Reunion Grounds1965
• Joseph W. Stubenrauch1970
• L. P. Smith House1967
• Mexia Oil Boom1967
• Miss Rogers' Music Room1965
• Old Sandy Creek Cemetery2004
• Old Springfield1966
• Old Springfield Cemetery1969
• Origin of the Texas State Teachers Association1980
• Sanders Walker1962
• Site of Dunbar High School2004
• St. John's A. M. E. Church1999
• St. Paul Industrial College2022
• Town Named for Gen. Jose Antonio Mexia1967

Historical markers near Mexia

• Tehuacana5 stories · 6 mi
• Wortham9 stories · 9 mi
• Groesbeck25 stories · 13 mi
• Kirvin6 stories · 13 mi
• Teague18 stories · 14 mi
• Richland5 stories · 18 mi

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