Abbott in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Abbott
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012
1. Abbott Marker
Inscription.
Abbott. . In 1881, on land owned by G.M. Dodge, the Missouri, Kansas and Texas (Katy) Railroad built a line through a new town named for Joseph Abbott, a Hill County resident, lawyer and U.S. Congressman. Winston W. Treadwell soon opened a general store managed by L.C. Barnett, who built and occupied the town's first residence. Ten years later, the community supported a school, several businesses, a post office and three churches. Abbott suffered major fires at the turn of the 20th century, but its residents rebuilt. Today, their history is maintained through religious and educational institutions, as well as cemeteries, which chronicle the lives of generations of area residents.
In 1881, on land owned by G.M. Dodge, the Missouri, Kansas & Texas (Katy) Railroad built a line through a new town named for Joseph Abbott, a Hill County resident, lawyer and U.S. Congressman. Winston W. Treadwell soon opened a general store managed by L.C. Barnett, who built and occupied the town's first residence. Ten years later, the community supported a school, several businesses, a post office and three churches. Abbott suffered major fires at the turn of the 20th century, but its residents rebuilt. Today, their history is maintained through religious and educational institutions, as well as cemeteries, which chronicle the lives of generations of area residents.
Erected 2005 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13891.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 31° 53.114′ N, 97° 4.336′ W. Marker is in Abbott, Texas, in Hill County. Marker is on E Walnut Street (Farm to Market Road 1242), on the left when traveling east. Located at the Abbott Volunteer Fire Department. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 E Walnut Street, Abbott TX 76621, 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. Abbott United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this
Also see . . . Abbott, Texas. Abbott is a city in Hill County in Central Texas. The population was 356 in 2010. Abbott is the birthplace of American singer-songwriter and actor Willie Nelson. (Submitted on September 22, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012
2. Abbott Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012
3. Abbott Marker, seen along E Walnut Street
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 613 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 22, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
