| Marker Number |
8789 |
| Atlas Number |
5001008789 |
| Marker Title |
Palestine Fire Department |
| Index Entry |
Palestine Fire Department |
| Address |
611 Avenue A |
| City |
Palestine |
| County |
Anderson |
| UTM Zone |
15 |
| UTM Easting |
251107 |
| UTM Northing |
3517229 |
| Subject Codes |
fire and fire departments |
| Marker Year |
1972 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
611 Avenue A, Palestine |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
14" x 24" |
| 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) |
