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Palestine in Anderson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
 

Seven Oaks

 
 
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Photographed by QuesterMark, September 4, 2021
1. Seven Oaks Marker
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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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South and in the Piney Woods. 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
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of America, and the Antebellum South.

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. Ό mile away); Micham Main (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palestine.
 
Seven Oaks and Marker image. Click for full size.
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 421 times since then and 38 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.
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