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Site Planned for a Regional Trade Center: Simmons, Texas

Three Rivers, Live Oak County

Marker Text

Originally ranch land, bought in 1900 by Dr. C.F. Simmons (Wealthy St. Louis manufacturer of "Liver Regulator"), who also built this all-faiths church, 1908. After Simmons' son and heir died of snake bite, he sold 60,000--acre ranch to 4,200 small farmers and provided buildings for this rural community. (1969)

Marker Details

Address FM 1042
Location Description Simmons community, FM 1042, in front of Simmons Community Church
Marker # 4700
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type 20" x 20"
Code ranches/ranching; cities and towns
  • Private Property:

    Unknown
  • Latitude, Longitude 28.405888, -98.279584

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