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Palestine Fire Department

Palestine, Anderson County

Marker Text

Palestine, founded 1846, acquired fire department when International & Great Northern Railroad extended line here in 1872. Early fire-wagon was horse-drawn flatbed loaded with hose. Motor truck and city water were introduced 1918. Bell from 1895 hangs in front. (1972)

Marker Details

Address 611 Avenue A
Location Description 611 Avenue A, Palestine
Marker # 8789
Dedicated 1972
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code fire and fire departments
Latitude, Longitude 31.76351, -95.627896

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