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Port Sullivan

Maysfield, Milam County

Marker Text

Early important trade and educational center. Established by Augustus W. Sullivan in 1835. River navigation extended to this point for many years. The Austin-East Texas and the Houston-Waco roads crossed here. On this spot was located Port Sullivan College. Established in the early fifties. Incorporated December 16, 1863. Destroyed by fire in 1878.

Marker Details

Address CR 260
Location Description 9 mi. E on FM 485, 1.3 mi. N on CR 260, reported damaged 10.2018
Marker # 7950
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite)
Code forts
Latitude, Longitude 30.876486, -96.698093

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