Athens in Henderson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Henderson County Pottery Industry

Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 20, 2021

1. Henderson County Pottery Industry Marker

Inscription. Prehistoric Caddoan Indians utilized the abundant deposits of rich clays in this region to make their fine pottery vessels. The modern pottery industry in Henderson County began in 1857, when Levi S. Cogburn (1812-1866), one of a family of potters from Georgia, started making cups, saucers, and plates in Athens. Cogburn's plant operated until shortly after his death in 1866.

Industry was reactivated in 1885 by M. K. Miller, who with his sons, started the Athens Pottery Company, first of many tile, brick, and pottery plants in the area.

Erected 1973 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10373.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 32° 11.49′ N, 95° 51.134′ W. Marker is in Athens, Texas, in Henderson County. It is on South Palestine Street (State Highway 19) 0.2 miles north of East Cayuga Drive (Farm to Market Road 59), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Athens TX 75751, 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 of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Machinery From First Factory in Athens (here, next to this marker); J.B. Henry (a few steps from this marker); Athens

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(a few steps from this marker); Henderson County (a few steps from this marker); Henderson County C.S.A. (approx. 0.3 miles away); John Matthews McDonald (approx. half a mile away); Rupert Talmage Craig (approx. half a mile away); Athens Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 20, 2021

2. Henderson County Pottery Industry Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 462 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.