Somerville in Burleson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Somerville
Photographed By Jim Evans, June 8, 2014
1. Somerville Marker
Inscription.
Somerville. . Located where two branches of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway joined, town was named for Albert Somerville, first president of the railroad. First settlers arrived after town was surveyed about 1883; the post office was permanently established in 1897. Somerville boomed in the 1890s when local citizens persuaded a railroad tie plant to locate here. Santa Fe Railroad bought the operation in 1905; this is still an important industry. Incorporated in 1913, the town has become a recreation center since Lake Somerville was created in the 1960s.
Located where two branches of the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway joined, town was named for Albert Somerville, first president of the railroad. First settlers arrived after town was surveyed about 1883; the post office was permanently established in 1897. Somerville boomed in the 1890s when local citizens persuaded a railroad tie plant to locate here. Santa Fe Railroad bought the operation in 1905; this is still an important industry. Incorporated in 1913, the town has become a recreation center since Lake Somerville was created in the 1960s.
Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8654.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 30° 20.781′ N, 96° 31.708′ W. Marker is in Somerville, Texas, in Burleson County. Marker is at the intersection of East 8th Street and Avenue A, on the right when traveling east on East 8th Street. Apparently this marker was moved from its original location on highway 36 on the north edge of town to downtown Somerville near the museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Somerville TX 77879, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2014, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 648 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2014, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
