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Wood County, Texas
Historical Markers in Quitman, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 19 Texas historical markers in Quitman, in Wood County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War, Texas Revolution, Outlaws & Lawmen, and Native History. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2013. 4 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Start with these Quitman stories
- James Stephen Hoggplaced 1971
(March 24, 1851-March 3, 1906) Texas statesman whose nationally-acclaimed public career began at this site.
- Captain Henry Stoutplaced 1992
Henry Stout came to Texas in 1818 from Tennessee. Reported to have helped David Crockett plan his route to the Alamo, he served in the Republic of…
- Col. James A. Stinson Homeplaced 1967
Constructed in 1869 of virgin pine and oak by James A. Stinson, a widower who came to Texas in 1868 from Georgia after having served as a colonel in…
- Collins-Haines Homeplaced 1965
1860 - First brick structure in Wood County. Erected by James A. and Harriet C. Collins, 1859 settlers from Mississippi.
- Flora Lodge No. 119, A.F. & A.M.placed 1972
Founded before the Civil War, as Quitman Masonic Lodge. Petition for charter was made on Jan. 5, 1852.
- Indian Cemetery and Villagesplaced 1968
Found during road-building operations and reported Nov. 1966. In Jan. 1967, eight graves were studied, but the bone fragments unearthed were so old…
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All 19 historical markers in Quitman
- Captain Henry Stout1992
- Clover Hill Cemetery1979
- Col. James A. Stinson Home1967
- Collins-Haines Home1965
- Concord Cemetery2013
- First Baptist Church of Quitman1970
- Flora Lodge No. 119, A.F. & A.M.1972
- Indian Cemetery and Villages1968
- J. H. Jones and the Old Settlers Reunion Grounds1981
- James Stephen Hogg1971
- James Stephen Hogg's Early Home1962
- Lee Cemetery1986
- Mountain Home1936
- Myrtle Springs Baptist Church, BMA2003
- Rock Hill Baptist Church1970
- Site of Little Indiana School1983
- The Cathey Buildings2012
- Wood County1936
- Wood County Courthouse2003
Historical markers near Quitman
- Mount Vernon6 stories · 7 mi
- Mineola47 stories · 11 mi
- Winnsboro18 stories · 12 mi
- Hawkins5 stories · 17 mi
- Lindale8 stories · 19 mi
- Grand Saline12 stories · 19 mi
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