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Moulton

Moulton, Lavaca County

Marker Text

Founded (about 2 miles northwest) in early 1850s. Moved to this site after 1887 when the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad extended its line from Yoakum to Waco, placing a station at this point. Sam and Will Moore, brothers, took lead in building an outstanding school here in 1901. Town remains an agricultural and shipping center.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Highway 95 at Nelson Street, Moulton
Marker # 3485
Dedicated 1970
Size, Type 24" x 18"
Code cities and towns; railroads; settlements
Latitude, Longitude 29.577126, -97.143032

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