Near Buckholts in Milam County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sharp
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 1, 2020
1. Sharp Marker
Inscription.
Sharp. . A farming and ranching community, Sharp traces its origins to the years immediately after the Civil War when settlers, attracted by the fertile black soil, began arriving in this area. The first business, a store, opened in 1892. It was soon joined by a blacksmith shop and the Davis General Store in 1896. Cotton was the principal crop of the area, and a gin opened in 1896. When a post office was established here in 1901, the name Sharp was chosen to honor Dr. William F. Sharp, a physician in Davilla (3.5 mi. W). An annual reunion of Sharp residents began in 1978.
A farming and ranching community, Sharp traces its origins to the years immediately after the Civil War when settlers, attracted by the fertile black soil, began arriving in this area. The first business, a store, opened in 1892. It was soon joined by a blacksmith shop and the Davis General Store in 1896. Cotton was the principal crop of the area, and a gin opened in 1896. When a post office was established here in 1901, the name Sharp was chosen to honor Dr. William F. Sharp, a physician in Davilla (3.5 mi. W). An annual reunion of Sharp residents began in 1978.
Erected 1987. (Marker Number 8001.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 30° 45.085′ N, 97° 9.374′ W. Marker is near Buckholts, Texas, in Milam County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 487 west of County Road 410A, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Buckholts TX 76518, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sharp General Store (a few steps from this marker); Sharp Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Persky (approx. 1.1 miles away); Sharp Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.
