Ingram in Kerr County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old Ingram
Photographed By James Hulse, September 1, 2019
1. Old Ingram Marker
Settlers began arriving in this vicinity prior to the Civil War. In 1879 the Reverend J.C.W. Ingram, a Church of Christ minister from California, bought the land at this site from pioneer settler Abner McWhorter Morriss. Ingram soon opened a general store and post office. A community grew around the store and thrived for fifty years as a commercial center. During the 1930s a new highway was constructed nearby, and the original townsite gradually was abandoned as businesses began to relocate. Today old Ingram is an arts center with studios, galleries, craft and gift shops.
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3753.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 30° 4.34′ N, 99° 14.618′ W. Marker is in Ingram, Texas, in Kerr County. Marker is at the intersection of Old Ingram Loop and Indian Creek Road, on the left when traveling west on Old Ingram Loop. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ingram TX 78025, 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. History of Stonehenge II (approx. ¼ mile away); Mary Ann Kent Byas Chambers Morriss (approx. 1½ miles away); Nichols Cemetery
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Also see . . .
1. A brief history of Kerr County - A county shaped by a river. Kerr County Historical Commission. Co.kerr.tx.us (Submitted on September 14, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
2. Great Western Trail. TSHA Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on September 14, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, September 1, 2019
2. The Old Ingram Marker is partially visible just to the right of the small column
Photographed By James Hulse, September 1, 2019
3. Great Western Trail marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 288 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 14, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
