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Historical Markers in Whitney, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 15 Texas historical markers in Whitney, in Hill County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Native History, Texas Revolution, Civil War, and Ghost Towns. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2020. 1 is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
Start with these Whitney stories
- Towashplaced 1967
Named for Hainai Indian chief. One of first Hill County settlements. Grist mill and carding machine built, 1850, by S. C. Dyer established Towash as…
- Carver Homesteadplaced 2011
In 1838, Mary Beacham received a headright land grant of one league and one labor (about 4600 acres), including this property, making her first in a…
- Fort Grahamplaced 1936
The Commission allocated $6,700 for the purchase of the fifty-acre site and the reconstruction of the barracks, partly from the original stone.
- Jesse Wallingplaced 1957
Star and Wreath Participated in the Battle of San Jacinto. Erected by the State of Texas 1957
- John C. Wallingplaced 1957
Star and Wreath Served in the Texas Army, 1836. Erected by the State of Texas 1957
- Bass Fishing in Texasplaced 2008
In the 1950s, bass fishing started to become a popular outdoor activity for residents in Texas, sparked by reservoir building.
All 15 historical markers in Whitney
- Bass Fishing in Texas2008
- Bethlehem Cemetery2020
- Boesch House1983
- Carver Homestead2011
- Fort Graham1936
- Fort Graham Cemetery1995
- Huron2006
- Jesse Walling1957
- John C. Walling1957
- King Memorial United Methodist Church1985
- Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church1998
- Towash1967
- Whitney1996
- Whitney Memorial Park1996
- Whitney Messenger1984
Historical markers near Whitney
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