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Site of New Kentucky

Tomball, Harris County

Marker Text

Established before 1831. A thriving town until its trade was captured by the present city of Houston, established 30 miles away in 1836. Abandoned about 1840.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description New Kentucky Park off FM 2920, just east of Roberts Cemetery Rd., about 8 mi. west of Tomball
Marker # 10740
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial Marker
Code land surveys, land companies, promotional towns; ghost towns
Latitude, Longitude 30.079262, -95.760743

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