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Moscow

Moscow, Polk County

Marker Text

Settled by David Green, during era of the Republic of Texas. First post office established under name of Green's in 1847. Changed to Moscow in 1853. Incorporated in 1856. Was stage stop on the Nacogdoches- Liberty Road. Site of several famous schools. Has had free school system since 1851. A cannery for vegetables and fruit and Bible column factory (making architectural pillars) were early industries. In 1881 became important railroad town. Its seven-mile Moscow, Camden & San Augustine is one of the shortest railroads in Texas.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description on FM 350, about .25 mi. west of US 59
Marker # 10413
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code cities and towns
Latitude, Longitude 30.918936, -94.827932

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