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Baylor County, Texas
Historical Markers in Seymour, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 10 Texas historical markers in Seymour, in Baylor County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Native History, Civil War, Cowboys & Cattle, and Ghost Towns. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2009. 2 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
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- Baylor Countyplaced 1936
Created February 1, 1858; Organized April 23, 1879; named in honor of Dr. Henry W. Baylor 1818-1854; Indian fighter and Ranger captain; served in the…
- Edward D. and Mary S. Millerplaced 1971
Edward D. Miller (1829-1880) Mary S. Miller (1838-1890) One of four couples who were cofounders of town of Seymour; he was born in Tennessee, she in…
- Near Route of The Western Trailplaced 1972
Principal cattle trail from Texas to Kansas and beyond from 1876 to 1887; superseded the Chisholm Trial after Dodge City replaced Abilene as the main…
- Round Timber Communityplaced 1972
Named for round clumps of oaks. Pioneered by C. C. (Lum) Mills, 1863, but soon abandoned to Indians, site became the first permanent settlement in…
- Westoverplaced 2002
Westover Platted in 1910 on the gulf, Texas and Western Railroad, Westover developed into a small market center providing goods and services for area…
- William Lewis Ellisplaced 1969
(January 25, 1861 - August 6, 1916) Sheriff of Baylor County 1912-1916. A champion of the law, he was feared by the many rustlers and bandits in the…
All 10 historical markers in Seymour
Historical markers near Seymour
- Archer City14 stories · 30 mi
- Throckmorton8 stories · 30 mi
- Electra7 stories · 32 mi
- Holliday7 stories · 32 mi
- Newcastle16 stories · 35 mi
- Benjamin6 stories · 35 mi
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