Details for Anderson County

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5001008731

Data

Marker Number 8731
Atlas Number 5001008731
Marker Title Anderson County
Index Entry Anderson County
Address
City Palestine
County Anderson
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 256868
UTM Northing 3522360
Subject Codes counties
Marker Year 1936
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location about 5 mi. NE of Palestine on US 79
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 1936 Centennial - Highway Marker (pink granite)
Marker Text Created March 24, 1846, from Houston County. Organized July 13, 1846 with Palestine as the county seat. Named in honor of Kenneth Lewis Anderson, vice-president of the Republic of Texas, 1844-45

Location Map

View this record in full map (opens in new tab/window)