Ennis in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Town of Ennis
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, March 22, 2026
1. Town of Ennis Marker
Founded 1872 as market town on Houston & Texas Central Railway; Named for an H. & T.C. official, Cornelius Ennis (1813-1899).
Cumberland Presbyterian built first church, 1872; First school session opened 1873. Chezchslovaks settled here 1874, adding a new segment to Anglo-French-Mexican-Texans employed in cattle and cotton economy. In 1892 banker Joseph Baldridge and associates secured H. & T.C. division shops for the town. In 1911 St. John's school was established here.
In 20th century, local industry, recreation areas, and municipal services spur continuing growth.
Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7096.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 32° 19.685′ N, 96° 37.632′ W. Marker is in Ennis, Texas, in Ellis County. It is at the intersection of Northwest Main Street (Farm to Market Road 1183) and East Ennis Avenue (Business U.S. 287), on the right when traveling north on Northwest Main Street. The marker is located in the southwest corner of the Pierce Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ennis TX 75119, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Railroads in Ennis (within shouting distance of this marker); The Southern Pacific Railroad in Ennis (within shouting
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Photographed by James Hulse, January 11, 2021
2. Town of Ennis Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, January 11, 2021
3. Town of Ennis Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, January 11, 2021
4. Town of Ennis Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 873 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
