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Tennyson

Tennyson, Coke County

Marker Text

In area roamed by Indians for centuries. Tamed by open-range cattlemen in the late 1870's. Permanent settlement began in 1880's. A post office, named for British poet Alfred Tennyson, was established in 1894 with Mrs. Sarah E. Kiser as the first postmaster. Seven persons have held that office to date (1970). Over years, area has had several schools, but all are now closed. Near Mt. Margaret (height 335 feet), once locale of Indian activities, is now site of annual community homecoming (the Saturday before Labor Day) and Easter sunrise religious services each spring. (1971)

Marker Details

Address
Location Description On US 277 at its intersection with FM 2333
Marker # 5225
Dedicated 1971
Size, Type 27" x 42"
Code cities and towns
Latitude, Longitude 31.747223, -100.28585

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