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Historical Markers in Mexia, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 11 Texas historical markers in Mexia, in Limestone County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Oil Boom, Civil War, Outlaws & Lawmen, and Texas Music. The markers on this list were placed between 1965 and 2022. 1 is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
Start with these Mexia stories
- 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.
- 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…
- Miss Rogers' Music Roomplaced 1965
Built opposite public school, for Laura T. Rogers, who (1880-1920) taught piano and choral music from 7 a.m.
- Old Springfield Cemeteryplaced 1969
Established as a 10-acre community burial ground in town plat dedicated Jan. 6, 1838, by Moses Herrin.
All 11 historical markers in Mexia
- Albert R. Mace1968
- Booker T. Washington Park1968
- Joseph F. Johnston Reunion Grounds1965
- Joseph W. Stubenrauch1970
- Mexia Oil Boom1967
- Miss Rogers' Music Room1965
- Old Sandy Creek Cemetery2004
- Old Springfield1966
- Old Springfield Cemetery1969
- St. Paul Industrial College2022
- Town Named for Gen. Jose Antonio Mexia1967
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