Details for Rogers Prairie

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5289009633

Data

Marker Number 9633
Atlas Number 5289009633
Marker Title Rogers Prairie
Index Entry Rogers Prairie
Address
City Normangee
County Leon
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 777643
UTM Northing 3437674
Subject Codes ghost towns
Marker Year
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location 1.6 mi. E of Normangee on OSR ROW
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text Located on the Old San Antonio Road, this area was settled in 1835 by Robert Rogers (1799-1870), who had received a land grant from the Mexican government. A settlement grew up around his property as he was joined by his brother Stephen Rogers and others. The community later included a church, school, post office, Masonic Lodge, and several stores. Bypassed by the Trinity & Brazos Valley Rail Line in 1906, the town was moved 1.6 miles west and renamed Normangee. Only a community cemetery (.1 mile north) remains at the original site.

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