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White Rock Community

Greenville, Hunt County

Marker Text

Originally named Tidwell Creek, the settlement of White Rock began as a stop on the Sherman-Jefferson Trail. According to local tradition, the first settlers were members of the Jonas Havens family. A post office was established in 1857. Businesses in the town included stores, saloons, a blacksmith shop, a mill, and a gin. A school was in operation until the 1940s. Early traveling preachers served the religious needs of the community until two churches were organized. A decline in population occurred as a result of railroad expansion in other parts of the county.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description take SH 34 about 9 mi. north to FM 1566; go west about 1 mi.
Marker # 7839
Dedicated 1987
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code cities and towns; settlements
Latitude, Longitude 33.268353, -96.119093

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