Historical Markers in Rogers, Texas

Start with these Rogers stories

• Joseph "Joe Tex" Arrington, Jr.placed 2016

  Born to a sharecropping family in Rogers on August 8, 1935, Joseph Arrington, Jr., is considered one of the most influential, but underappreciated…

• Alvin Aileyplaced 2013

  Revered as a pioneer in modern dance, Alvin Ailey was an internationally-recognized choreographer credited for incorporating African American…

• City of Rogersplaced 1971

  Cotton boom town in 19th century. Founded 1881; named for John D. Rogers, Santa Fe Railroad official.

• County Line Baptist Churchplaced 2008

  In 1856, the Rev. Jesse G. Thomas and others organized this church. Initially named Eanon (Enon) Baptist Church, it was originally located near the…

• First United Methodist Church of Rogersplaced 1977

  This institution originated in 1880 as Centennial Methodist Church in Gindale (now Leedale), before Rogers was founded; it moved into town in 1889.

• McLean Cemeteryplaced 2018

  McLean Cemetery. Established 1885. Historic Texas Cemetery - 2017

Rogers on the Texas history calendar

• August 8: Joseph "Joe Tex" Arrington, Jr.

All 6 historical markers in Rogers

• Alvin Ailey2013
• City of Rogers1971
• County Line Baptist Church2008
• First United Methodist Church of Rogers1977
• Joseph "Joe Tex" Arrington, Jr.2016
• McLean Cemetery2018

Historical markers near Rogers

• Buckholts8 stories · 7 mi
• Temple vicinity6 stories · 11 mi
• Davilla5 stories · 11 mi
• Belton vicinity5 stories · 13 mi
• Temple76 stories · 14 mi
• Bartlett15 stories · 14 mi

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