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Stewards Mill Store, 1869

Fairfield, Freestone County

Marker Text

In settlement begun 1849 at Washington Steward's grist mill-- only one in area. Later had post office, brick plant, sawmill and county's first phone exchange. Still owned by heirs of early partner. Doorstep is original millstone. 1964 fixtures include first counters, bins, cabinets. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1964

Marker Details

Address FM 2547
Location Description Stewards Mill community, about 8 mi. north of Fairfield, FM 2547 E side 150 feet SE of FM 833. Marker is in concrete near the entrance of the store.
Marker # 9905
Dedicated 1964
Size, Type RTHL medallion and plate
Code buildings; mills - textile, fiber, gristmills, cotton gins; markets, merchantiles
Latitude, Longitude 31.822446, -96.204431

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