Clemville in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Clemville
Photographed By Brian Anderson, July 21, 2018
1. Clemville Marker
Inscription.
Clemville. . Originally part of land granted to early colonist Henry Parker, this was a rural farming and ranching area until 1908 when F.J. Hardy discovered oil and formed the Hardy Oil Company. By 1911, F.J. Clemenger had settled in the community, then known as Hardy. After Clemenger purchased Hardy's holdings and further developed oil fields in the area, the community was renamed Clemville in his honor and a post office was established in 1911. Clemville became an oil boomtown, with schools, a church, residences, hotels, a general store and machinist shops. As the economy slowed in the 1930s, Clemville's population began to dwindle. By the end of the 20th century, little physical evidence remained of the once booming oil town.
Originally part of land granted to early colonist Henry Parker, this was a rural farming and ranching area until 1908 when F.J. Hardy discovered oil and formed the Hardy Oil Company. By 1911, F.J. Clemenger had settled in the community, then known as Hardy. After Clemenger purchased Hardy's holdings and further developed oil fields in the area, the community was renamed Clemville in his honor and a post office was established in 1911. Clemville became an oil boomtown, with schools, a church, residences, hotels, a general store and machinist shops. As the economy slowed in the 1930s, Clemville's population began to dwindle. By the end of the 20th century, little physical evidence remained of the once booming oil town.
Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12554.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 28° 59.758′ N, 96° 8.333′ W. Marker is in Clemville, Texas, in Matagorda County. Marker is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 1468 and County Road 418, on the left when traveling east on Road 1468. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bay City TX 77414, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. J.S. Abercrombie Mineral Company
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
