Details for Haynie-Sanders Farm Home

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5185008589

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Marker Number 8589
Atlas Number 5185008589
Marker Title Haynie-Sanders Farm Home
Index Entry Haynie-Sanders Farm Home
Address FM 149
City Richards
County Grimes
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 222684
UTM Northing 3382329
Subject Codes African American topics; farms; houses, residential buildings
Marker Year 1981
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location 2.5 mi. W of Richards, S side of FM 149, 0.1 mi. W of CR 217. Marker reported missing Oct. 1993.
Private Property No
Marker Condition Missing
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text Thomas Jefferson Haynie and his wife Sarah Jane migrated to this area from Georgia in 1855. With the aid of slaves, they constructed their two-story Texas style home at this site, using native pine, post oak, and rock. Haynie was influential in area politics and provided land for the establishment of the Fairview School. In 1923 the farm was purchased by Dr. Guy Cecil Sanders, a prominent Richards physician. During his ownership it was the scene of community gatherings, Fourth of July celebrations, and political rallies. (1981)

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