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9493 "Ace of Clubs" House 420 Pine St. Has 3 groups of octagonal rooms (leaves of a club) opening on a rotunda backed by long rectangular rooms (the Club's stem). Rotunda has a marble ... 20149 Arkadelphia Rosenwald School Arkadelphia community Located ten miles south of New Boston and five miles northeast of Maud, the community of Arkadelphia formed in the mid- to late 1800s to serve the ...

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12405 Black Cherry Tree Red River Army Depot on restricted access property. Map dot approximate. In early days, source of lumber and shingles. Bark had medicinal use. This was judged the largest black cherry tree in Texas in 1965. (1969) 12408 Bois d'Arc US 82 W of Roy's Cafe Bois d'Arc was used in early Texas for fences, building foundations, ox-yokes, paving blocks. This 153-year-old tree is Texas champion of the species. ... 9469 Bowie County Bowie County Courthouse grounds Original text (1936): In 1836 a part of Red River County. Created December 17, 1840; organized February 1, 1841. Named in honor of James Bowie, 1785-1836; ...

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9483 Cemetery for Old Harrison Chapel US 67, N side of the road 0.1 mi. E of Shady Pines Rd. Cemetery is 0.5 mi. NW of marker on W side of Shady Pines Rd. Founded 1840 by Republic of Texas pioneers Charles Moores (1776-1852) and wife, Mary Harrison. Extinct all-faiths chapel, where circuit riders served, ... 9471 Central Christian Church 903 Walnut St. Founded in 1883 with the Rev. J. C. Mason as first pastor, the Central Christian Church congregation built this structure in 1932. Construction was ... 9472 Cervini House 524 Spruce St. Joseph Cervini (1857-1922) came to Texarkana from Genoa, Italy in 1884 and opened a restaurant. With profits from downtown land investments, he had ...

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9492 Dan LaFayette McDuffie Rea Hill Cemetery, CR 4005, 1 mi. south of New Boston (February 16, 1883 - July 7, 1931) Last Ranger killed on duty in East Texas oil boom of 1930's. A third generation enforcement officer; learned methods, ... 9475 De Kalb at junction of US 82 and FM 2735, DeKalb Named for Maj. Gen. Johann de Kalb - a hero of the American Revolution - upon suggestion (1836) of David Crockett, a visitor on his way to fight ... 12938 Dr. A. H. A. and Ruby Jones House 1121 South Lake Dr Ruby Lee Williams (1900-1979) was born in Texarkana to George and Carrie Williams. In 1928, she wed Jamaica-born Austin Hervin Archibald Jones (1901-1962), ...

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11760 Earl-Rochelle House 1920 Magnolia St. The last of three nearly identical homes built in Texarkana, the Earl-Rochelle house was constructed in 1899 for realtor and merchant John W. Earl ... 10873 Early Protestant Preaching IH-30 travel rest stop, between CR 1014 and CR 1016 The Rev. William Stevenson (Oct. 4, 1768 - March 5, 1857), a Missourian, friend of Stephen F. Austin, preached in 1815 at Pecan Point on the Red ... 11761 Ellis House Olive St., E side between M.L. King Jr. Blvd. and W. 7th St. (eastbound and westbound lanes of US 67 - US 82) Built in 1893 as the home of Gaither Booker Ellis, local realtor and loan agent, and his wife Mary (Bell), this house was designed and constructed ...

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9479 First Disciples of Christ in Texas 5th and Olive Streets in Sheppard Park Worshiped in 1831 at McKinney's Landing, where the McKinney family and a small group of neighbors met together for informal services. During the ... 9480 First United Methodist Church of DeKalb NW corner of Johnson and Austin St. The Rev. William Stevenson led the pioneering efforts of Methodist circuit riders in northeast Texas in 1815. He preached on both sides of the Red ... 9485 Francis Marion Henry Rose Hill Cemetery on S. Lelia St. (Dec. 11, 1832 - April 21, 1911) The great great grandson of Patrick Henry; served army of the Confederacy before buying tract in Texarkana about ...

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9508 Harvey C. Sanders, C. S. A. 8 mi. north of New Boston in roadside park on SH 8 (1837 - 1925) Native of Kentucky. In Civil War, fought at Shiloh, Chickamauga and other battles. After being wounded twice, became a guard at Confederate ... 9484 Hatchel/Barkman Caddo Indian Village 2 mi. north of Texarkana on US 59/71 ROW Near here for 1,000 years, 800-1800 A.D., lived civilized Caddoes, who thought they were the sole survivors of a prehistoric flood and ancestors ... 13374 Home of Eli H. Moores 1609 New Boston Rd 9486 Hooks US 82 west edge of Hooks Established about 1848 as a supply center for 5,000-acre plantation of Warren Hooks; 1841-1860 post office for area was Myrtle Springs, home of Hooks' ... 9506 Howell W. Runnels Home 1402 W. 9th St. Built about 1874 with open hall, wide verandas. Owner came to Texas Republic in 1842. Was in Legislature 1857-59. His wife, former Martha C. B. Adams, ... 9487 Hubbard Home 108 Magnolia St. Built 1904 for owner Robt.M. Hubbard. Bayard Witt, architect. Victorian styling, with eight irregular-size gables; leaded glass in bay window. Distinguished ...

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9481 John F. Floyd House 1203 Wood St. A Confederate veteran of the Civil War, John F. Floyd (1846-1923) moved to Texarkana in 1881. The successful owner of a lumber business, he had this ... 9489 Jones-Tyson House W. Magnolia St., S side between N. Bowie and N. Merrill streets. North Carolina styling and garden plantings were brought to Bowie County when Jas. W. and Laura Williams Jones built this home in 1883. Recorded ...

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12411 Martha Adams Runnels Rose Hill Cemetery, on Lelia St. (March 26, 1836 - July 19, 1907) A first lady of Texas. Wife of H. W. Runnels, member of legislature 1857-59. During these years she and husband ... 9491 Maud United Methodist Church Main and Flencher St. Organized as a mission by the Rev. Thomas Jefferson Milam of Old Boston, on farm of Jesse M. Ball, Three Springs community, Aug. 10, 1874. Original ... 9494 Moores-Burke-Ragland Home 802 Main St. This residence was erected in 1895 for Rachel Perry Godbold Moores (1830-1904). Her husband David (1827-1892) was a member of the pioneer Moores ...

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9496 New Boston US 82 in center of New Boston in front of city parking lot Established as shipping point when Texas & Pacific Railroad was built across Bowie County in 1870s, drawing business from original town of Boston ...

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9497 Offenhauser Building Texarkana Historical Museum; State Line Ave. and Third St. First brick structure in Texarkana, built about 1879 for First National Bank. On second floor was Kelsey & Offenhauser Insurance Agency. Here in ... 9498 Old Boston FM 2149 and SH 8 junction Established while part of Mexico; to serve plantations on Red River. Mail came horseback from Arkansas. Named for W. J. Boston, first storekeeper. ... 9503 Old Rialto Building 317 State Line Ave. Erected 1902 by George Fouke (1843-1915), pioneer businessman, leader in lumbering, railroads, electric power, other ventures. Triangular style resembles ...

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12409 Pecan Point Signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence northeast corner of IH-30 and FM 560 Five of the most prominent delegates to the Constitutional Convention of Texas, held March, 1836, hailed from Pecan Point, in this vicinity. Richard ... 12406 Phillip A. Dalby Homestead 11 miles south of DeKalb on US 259, then 3.3 mi. west on County Line Rd. In Dalby family since 1841. On land given Dalby by Republic of Texas. Original room (northeast part of house) is of oak logs pegged together. Logs ... 9499 Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church off SH 8 about 4 mi. north of New Boston at Pleasant Hill Cemetery Blacks in the area north of New Boston have been served by this church since its organization in Feb. 1872 by the Rev. Forrest Hooks, the first pastor ...

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22682 Read Hill Cemetery From New Boston, Proceed south on Texas Hwy 8 S. Turn right on FM 1840, heading west. Proceed 0.5 mile. Turn left on CR4005 (South Bowie St.) Head south on CR4005 for 0.7 miles. Cemetery is on the right 9500 Red Bayou Methodist Church 2 mi. north of New Boston on SH 8 This rural congregation constructed its first church building on land donated by Mr. & Mrs. J. M. C. Yates in 1861. The log building, located at ... 9501 Red Lick Methodist Church 2 mi. west of Nash on US 82, then 2.5 mi. north on FM 2148 According to oral tradition, the Red Lick Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was founded in 1885. Church services have taken place at this site, ... 9502 Redwater intersection of US 67 and FM 991 The first community in this area was Mooresville (2 mi. E), settled in 1840 by the Charles Moores (1776-1852) family. It had disappeared before this ... 9504 Rochelle Place 9 miles northwest of Texarkana on Myrtle Springs Rd./Birdwell David Dr. On land settled 1811 and later patented in Republic of Texas by M. H. Janes. Built 1866 by Charles M. Rochelle, husband of Janes' daughter, Elizabeth. ... 9505 Rose Hill Cemetery Lelia St., north side of cemetery One of the oldest cemeteries in Texarkana. Founded as "City Cemetery" in 1874, shortly after the town was established in December, 1873. Here lie ...

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13247 Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery 1301 Texas Blvd The Texas and Pacific Railroad founded Texarkana on December 8, 1873. Anthony Ghio and Col. R.W. Rodgers purchased town lots on the first day of ... 9507 Saenger Theatre 219 Main St. As a regional entertainment and cultural center, Texarkana once had a number of opera houses and theaters, including this facility built by the Saenger ... 18944 Sand Hill Cemetery from Simms, take TX 98 2 mi N to FM 561, go W on FM 561 about 2 mi, cemetery & church on left. 9490 Scott Joplin 901 State Line Ave. (November 24, 1868 - April 1, 1917) Black composer Scott Joplin, often called the "King of Ragtime Music", was born in Texarkana, Texas, five years ... 9478 Site of Epperson's Ferry Northwest corner of US 67 and Broadway, 0.4 mi. NE of US 67 and Lincoln St. Marker reported damaged (toppled) Jul. 2022. Restoration pending. At this crossing, constructed by nature and used by Caddo Indians, early French and Spanish explorers, and travelers over Trammel's Trace, 1815, ... 12410 Site of the Home of Hardin R. Runnels 6 miles east of New Boston on US 82, on U.S. Government reservation Governor of Texas, 1857-1859. The house was built in 1853. Destroyed by fire in 1914. Here Governor Runnels died. He was buried nearby. His remains ... 9476 Site of the Texas Home of Richard Ellis 8 mi. north of New Boston in roadside park on SH 8; moved from homesite to park in 1962 A Virginian by birth and education - Jurist and statesman of Alabama, 1813-1825 - Came to Texas, 1825 - President of the Constitutional Convention, ... 9509 St. James Episcopal Church 417 Olive St. Local Episcopalians met on Oct. 30, 1876, at the Marquand Hotel to organize this congregation. The first parish meeting was held April 2, 1877. Citizens ... 14446 St. James Episcopal Church 417 Olive St.

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9510 Texarkana 819 State Line Ave. Founded when Texas & Pacific railroad platted townsite and held sale of lots on Dec. 8, 1873, to open regional shipping point. Strategically located ... 9482 The French in Texas 5th and Olive Streets in Sheppard park Were explorers and traders for about a century. Claimed coastal Texas early as 1685 when La Salle established his Fort Saint Louis colony. Another ... 9488 The Jamison Building 523.5 W. Third St. Mississippi-born Dr. Garling Urih Jamison, Sr., (1881-1951) opened this structure in 1930 as Texarkana's first black business and professional office ... 9495 Town of Nash SE corner US 82 (E. New Boston Rd.) and S. Pecan St. Marker reported damaged and in storage Jul. 2022. Begun about 1873; first named "T. C. Junction" for its location on Transcontinental Division of Texas & Pacific Railroad. In 1884 post office was ... 9511 Trammel's Trace 2 mi. north of Texarkana on US 59/71. MARKER REPORTED DAMAGED AND UNDER REPAIR NOV. 2011. Entered Texas at this point. The 1813 road from St. Louis brought in great numbers of pioneers: Stephen F. Austin, his settlers, Sam Houston, James ...

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9512 United States Post Office and Courthouse 5th St. at State Line Ave. Currently, only Federal office building to straddle state line. Present Texas-Arkansas state boundary (established in 1841 by United States and Republic ...

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9513 Wavell's Colony Off IH 30, near N. State Line Ave., reported stolen November 2015 Projected in 1826 by General Arthur G. Wavell, Scottish-born soldier of fortune. By terms of a Mexican grant, he agreed to introduce 400-500 families ... 9514 Whitaker House 517 Whitaker St. Built before 1891 by Benjamin F. Whitaker (1845-1916), member of Texas Senate (1893-97), partner of his brother in lumber business and a railroad ... 9473 World War I Memorial 6th and Olive St. in Sheppard Park In memory of the men from Bowie County, Texas and Miller County, Arkansas, who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of their country in the ...

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15356 Youngblood Memorial Presbyterian Church