Roosevelt in Kimble County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Roosevelt
Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 30, 2018
1. Roosevelt Marker
Inscription.
Roosevelt. . The community of Roosevelt began with the establishment of a post office in 1898. Although Alice Wagner applied for the post office with another name, the postal service in Washington substituted the name Roosevelt presumably in honor of Theodore Roosevelt, whose Rough Riders visited the area prior to their legendary Spanish-American War service. Two military roads traversed this area and Roosevelt became a social center for surrounding ranch families. In addition to the post office, Roosevelt included a masonic lodge, churches, stores, and a school.
The community of Roosevelt began with the establishment of a post office in 1898. Although Alice Wagner applied for the post office with another name, the postal service in Washington substituted the name Roosevelt presumably in honor of Theodore Roosevelt, whose Rough Riders visited the area prior to their legendary Spanish-American War service. Two military roads traversed this area and Roosevelt became a social center for surrounding ranch families. In addition to the post office, Roosevelt included a masonic lodge, churches, stores, and a school.
Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4343.)
Location. 30° 29.443′ N, 100° 3.376′ W. Marker is in Roosevelt, Texas, in Kimble County. Marker is on Allison Road (Loop State Highway 291), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3861 State Loop 291, Roosevelt TX 76874, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
