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Edward D. and Mary S. Miller

Seymour, Baylor County

Marker Text

Edward D. Miller (1829-1880) Mary S. Miller (1838-1890) One of four couples who were cofounders of town of Seymour; he was born in Tennessee, she in Arkansas. Wealthy plantation owners, they came to this area in 1878 after economic hardships of Civil War and Reconstruction. From 160 acres of land here, they donated streets in "Miller Addition" and part of Courthouse Square. Both were active in real estate promotion. E. D. Miller was also Justice of the Peace. Recorded, 1971.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description from Seymour, take FM 114 SE about 1 mi. SE to FM 186. Take 1286 S. 1 mi. to Old Seymour on west side of road.
Marker # 1396
Dedicated 1971
Size, Type grave marker
Code county official; women, women's history topics; pioneers
Latitude, Longitude 33.57436, -99.243336

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