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Smith County, Texas
Historical Markers in Troup, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 7 Texas historical markers in Troup, in Smith County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War and Ghost Towns. The markers on this list were placed between 1968 and 2012. 1 is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
Start with these Troup stories
- Concord Cemeteryplaced 2012
In 1845, people settled the eastern portion of Texas because of inexpensive land and available water.
- Henry's Chapel Communityplaced 1991
In 1848, Presbyterian minister William Porter Henry (1820-1875) moved from Alabama to northeastern Cherokee County, where he preached throughout his…
- Union Grove Cemeteryplaced 2004
On Sept. 25, 1887, local residents met in the Old Stone Schoolhouse to organize Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church with 12 charter members.
- Erasmus M. Hanna Houseplaced 1968
Built about 1872 by Dr. Hanna, one of founders of Troup, and an investor in East Texas railroads and clay industries.
- First Presbyterian Church, U. S. of Troupplaced 1981
The Rev. W. W. Brimm of Tyler began conducting Presbyterian worship services in this area in 1873, soon after the town of Troup was platted along a…
- Henry's Chapel United Methodist Churchplaced 2012
HENRY'S CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THE COMMUNITY OF HENRY'S CHAPEL WAS ESTABLISHED SIX MILES FROM TROUP AND NAMED FOR CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN…
All 7 historical markers in Troup
Historical markers near Troup
- New Summerfield11 stories · 8 mi
- Jacksonville38 stories · 16 mi
- Henderson49 stories · 18 mi
- Tyler56 stories · 20 mi
- Kilgore24 stories · 23 mi
- Rusk36 stories · 23 mi
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