Greenville in Hunt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Greenville "Herald"
Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, December 18, 2020
1. Greenville "Herald" Marker
Established April 1869 by J. C. Bayne. Is oldest business institution in county. E. W. Harris, later owner, started daily, 1890. W. C. Poole family owned it 1914-1956, when Harte-Hanks chain purchased and merged it with "Banner." Matt Sheley is now "Herald Banner" publisher.
Erected 1969 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7798.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1869.
Location. 33° 8.443′ N, 96° 6.632′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Texas, in Hunt County. It is on King Street north of Lee Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2305 King Street, Greenville TX 75401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Greenville Building and Loan Association (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Greenville Post Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Streetcars (about 500 feet away); Texas Divided (about 500 feet away); Hunt County's First Railroad (about 600 feet away); That's Entertainment (about 600 feet away); Greenville (about 700 feet away); The Bankhead Highway (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.
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Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, December 18, 2020
2. Greenville "Herald" Marker
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, November 10, 2025
3. Greenville "Herald" Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. This page has been viewed 397 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. 3. submitted on November 11, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
