Palestine in Anderson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Seven Oaks
Photographed By QuesterMark, September 4, 2021
1. Seven Oaks Marker
Built in 1848 as the home of Judge John B. Mallard, first lawyer in Palestine. Became the home of Judge William Alexander in 1857. Alexander was Chief Justice of Anderson County 1860-1865, and a trustee of the first school in Palestine.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7158.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 31° 46.076′ N, 95° 37.688′ W. Marker is in Palestine, Texas, in Anderson County. Marker is on East Kolstad Street east of North Elm Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 407 E Kolstad Street, Palestine TX 75801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Col. Homer Garrison, Jr. (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anderson County (about 800 feet away); Governor Thomas Mitchell Campbell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hodges - Darsey House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Purvey Lee (P. L.) Chism (approx. 0.2 miles away); Timothy Stephen Smith (approx. 0.2 miles away); Anderson County Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Micham Main (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palestine.
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Photographed By QuesterMark, September 4, 2021
2. Seven Oaks and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2021, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 13, 2021, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
