McCamey in Upton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Nancy Ethie Eagleton
July 27, 1890 - December 6, 1973
Photographed by James Hulse, July 2, 2022
1. Nancy Ethie Eagleton Marker
Inscription.
Nancy Ethie Eagleton. July 27, 1890 - December 6, 1973. Outstanding historian, naturalist and educator, taught 53 years in Texas schools, retiring in 1961. Organized Junior Historians # 76 in 1947; founder of Mendoza Trail Museum; first chairman of Upton County Survey Committee; author of first Upton County history "On the Last Frontier", one of first fellows of Permian Historical Society; member of Garden Club, Delta Kappa Gamma and Presbyterian Church. Because of her untiring efforts and devotion to all humanity, future generations will benefit by the life of this remarkable woman., Truly, she was a worthy citizen., (2nd Plaque) , The Governors Communty Achievement Award
Outstanding historian, naturalist and educator, taught 53 years in Texas schools, retiring in 1961. Organized Junior Historians # 76 in 1947; founder of Mendoza Trail Museum; first chairman of Upton County Survey Committee; author of first Upton County history "On the Last Frontier", one of first fellows of Permian Historical Society; member of Garden Club, Delta Kappa Gamma and Presbyterian Church. Because of her untiring efforts and devotion to all humanity, future generations will benefit by the life of this remarkable woman.
Truly, she was a worthy citizen.
(2nd Plaque)
The Governors Communty Achievement Award
Erected by City of McCamey.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.
Location. 31° 7.986′ N, 102° 13.411′ W. Marker is in McCamey, Texas, in Upton County. It is at the intersection of South Burleson Avenue and West 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on South Burleson Avenue. The marker is located in front of a gazebo at the Post Office Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 South Burleson Avenue, Mc Camey TX 79752, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Texas. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured
2. The view of the Nancy Ethie Eagleton Marker from the park
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 375 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
