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Near Offices of "Rains County Leader"

Emory, Rains County

Marker Text

Only newspaper in county. Founded 1887 by H. W. Martin as "The Argus." By 1900 was renamed "Leader." Sold 1904 to Tom W. Hill, Sr., editor until 1937. Earl Hill, Sr., was editor 1937-1960; Earl Hill, Jr., 1960-1962; since 1962 publishers have been Nell Hill Butcher and Kathleen Hill Becknell.

Marker Details

Address 105 Texas St.
Location Description across from Courthouse
Marker # 10862
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code newspapers
Latitude, Longitude 32.875043, -95.76529

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