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Ellis County, Texas
Historical Markers in Milford, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 7 Texas historical markers in Milford, in Ellis County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Texas Revolution, Ghost Towns, and Civil War. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 1992. 1 is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
Start with these Milford stories
- Milford Cemeteryplaced 1991
W.R. Hudson and J.M. Higgins, early pioneers in this area, came from Cherokee County in East Texas to settle here in 1853.
- Hammel's Branchplaced 1985
In 1876 a family of German descent, the John Henry Himmels, settled in this area of Hill County.
- James McDanielplaced 1936
Served in the army of Texas in 1836, born in Alabama, September 10, 1810, died January 11, 1885.
- Thomas J. Jordanplaced 1936
Soldier in the Texas Army in 1836, born in Tennessee June 17, 1808, died November 24, 1880.
- First Baptist Church of Milfordplaced 1980
Chartered in 1855 with eleven members, this congregation was organized at the home of Dr. J. M. Higgins.
- Milford Presbyterian Churchplaced 1970
Organized in June 1855 with 16 members, as one of 4 Presbyterian churches within a radius of 500 miles.
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