Details for Gilmer

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5459011312

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Marker Number 11312
Atlas Number 5459011312
Marker Title Gilmer
Index Entry Gilmer
Address US 271, south city limits
City Gilmer
County Upshur
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 317729
UTM Northing 3620160
Subject Codes cities and towns
Marker Year 1965
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 24" x 18"
Marker Text Founded 1846. Named for Thomas W. Gilmer, U. S. Secretary of the Navy and ardent champion of annexation for Texas. Supply, training, production and educational center during the Civil War. Farming, lumbering and oil hub. Home of famous Annual Yamboree, Sweet Potato Festival.

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