Harleton in Harrison County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Harleton
The nearby village of Grady was unable to compete against the Harles' well-stocked store and dance hall and soon faded. Its post office, renamed Harleton after the Harle brothers, was relocated to the Harle store.
Harleton's economy boomed as timber production led to increased farm activity, and local merchants such as D.C. Webb and Son, Dreyfus-Little Mercantile Co., J.P. Craver and Son, and R.W. Taylor General Merchandise increased stocks to meet a growing demand for wares.
By the late 1890s, however, Hope Lumber Company had processed the area's available timber and closed its mill. The railroad later joined with the Marshall & East Texas Railroad. Harleton continued, supported by agriculture and other timber operations in the area.
Erected 1993 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10172.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 32° 40.475′ N, 94° 34.227′ W. Marker is in Harleton, Texas, in Harrison County. Marker is on State Highway 154, 0.3 miles east of Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harleton TX 75651, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. James F. Taylor Lodge No. 169, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 11.7 miles away); Sherman Chapel Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 11.7 miles away); Hallsville (approx. 11.8 miles away); Kellyville (approx. 11.8 miles away); Honoring Veterans of the War Between the States (approx. 11.8 miles away); Early Bell Foundry (approx. 11.9 miles away); Old Grover Cemetery (approx. 12.9 miles away); Pyland African American Cemetery (approx. 12.9 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2019, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 320 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2019, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.