DUANE
Freestone County, Texas
Historical Markers in Teague, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 6 Texas historical markers in Teague, in Freestone County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Ghost Towns and Texas Revolution. The markers on this list were placed between 1967 and 1983.
Start with these Teague stories
- Antioch Cemeteryplaced 1983
Shortly after the Civil War, Edward Ezell, Sr. (d. 1903) and his wife, Frankie (Howard), gave about two acres for this cemetery.
- Captain Richard B. Haleyplaced 1971
(July 27, 1810 - July 19, 1877) A veteran of 1835 Texas armed resistance to Mexican forces.
- Ghost Town of Cotton Ginplaced 1967
Settled prior to 1848, when Dr. J. S. Wills established a mule-drawn gin here. Post office was founded in 1851, the year county was organized.
- Birthplace of Harvey Meansplaced 1971
(1868-1943) Noted Negro civic leader and barber to two generations of prominent Texans. An adventurous youth, Means began work at age 18 as…
- Old Division Point Office for the "Boll Weevil" Railwayplaced 1968
Important Texas transportation artery. Chartered as Trinity & Brazos Valley Railway. Nicknamed for special trains roaring down its tracks, taking men…
- Town of Teagueplaced 1969
In 1905 this town was a drowsy country village called Brewer-- named for 1835 land grantee Green Berry Brewer. It had been settled in the 1870s.
All 6 historical markers in Teague
Historical markers near Teague
Hear thousands of these as you drive.
Duane reads Texas historical markers out loud, hands-free, in his own voice. He's on the App Store now, ready to ride along on your next drive.
Download Duane on the App Store