Hallsville in Harrison County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Hallsville

(Formerly Hallville)

Photographed By James Hulse, January 25, 2022

1. Hallsville Marker

Inscription. Successor to Fort Crawford and Ash Springs, pioneer settlements of 1840s. Hallsville was founded when Texas & Pacific Railway was built. First train arrived Aug. 17, 1869. Western terminus for a time, and site (1870-73) of T.& P. shops, town attracted ox-wagon freighting in wool, cotton and buffalo hides from the west. Hallsville, named for Kentuckians Elijah and Volney Hall, received charter Aug. 13, 1870. Volney Hall was a vice president of the old Southern Pacific Railway, which was rechartered as the T.& P. Acquired sub-courthouse, 1965.

Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10170.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is August 17, 1869.

Location. 32° 30.265′ N, 94° 34.58′ W. Marker is in Hallsville, Texas, in Harrison County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and North Green Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. The marker is located in the front of the Hallsville Sub Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 West Main Street, Hallsville TX 75650, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. James F. Taylor Lodge No. 169, A.F. & A.M. (about

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500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Honoring Veterans of the War Between the States (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Grover Cemetery (approx. 7.8 miles away); Johnny Cace's Seafood and Steak House (approx. 8.2 miles away); Site of Earpville (approx. 8.6 miles away); Longview Train Depot (approx. 8.9 miles away); Big Inch Pipeline (approx. 8.9 miles away); Longview Junction (approx. 8.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hallsville.

Also see . . . Hallsville, TX.

Hallsville is at the intersection of U.S. Highway 80 and Farm Road 450, on the Union Pacific Railroad twelve miles west of Marshall in southwestern Harrison County. The area was first settled in 1839, when Fort Crawford was built one mile west of the site of present Hallsville by W. C. Crawford as a protection against Indians. In 1849 the fort is reported to have had a post office and a two-story building that served as church, Masonic hall, and school (the only school in western Harrison County until 1868). In 1869, when an independent Southern Pacific Railway
Photographed By James Hulse, January 25, 2022

2. Hallsville Marker
crossed a mile north of Fort Crawford, the settlers moved to the railroad and named the new settlement for a railroad official. Source: The Handbook of Texas

(Submitted on January 30, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Hallsville Sub Courthouse and marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 25, 2022

3. The view of the Hallsville Sub Courthouse and marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 30, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.