Details for Town Bluff

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5457011457

Data

Marker Number 11457
Atlas Number 5457011457
Marker Title Town Bluff
Index Entry Town Bluff
Address
City Woodville
County Tyler
UTM Zone
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Subject Codes
Marker Year 1936
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location FM 92
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 1936 Texas Centennial historical marker (gray granite)
Marker Text County seat of Menard County which was created in 1842. Original seat of government for Tyler County created in 1846. A ferry has been operated at this point continuously since 1833. Was commercial center of this section and important river port until railroads were constructed through the county. Erected by the State of Texas---1936