Near Carthage in Panola County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Respess Family and Respess Creek
Photographed By Brian Anderson, May 20, 2022
1. The Respess Family and Respess Creek Marker
Inscription.
The Respess Family and Respess Creek. . In the 1870s Richard Ormand Respess (1839-1906) and his wife Nannie Lois Williams moved here from Harrison County. Respess gave the land and taught at the first school built in the Frog Pond community, known later as Liberty Chapel. His oldest son Charlie O. (1859-1917) lived near this site and operated a general store. During the years that the family allowed free access for perch and cat fishing, the stream became known as "Respess Creek." It is the only reminder of the pioneer family who lived here., Incise in base: Marker Donor: Ethel Respess Duncan
In the 1870s Richard Ormand Respess (1839-1906) and his wife Nannie Lois Williams moved here from Harrison County. Respess gave the land and taught at the first school built in the Frog Pond community, known later as Liberty Chapel. His oldest son Charlie O. (1859-1917) lived near this site and operated a general store. During the years that the family allowed free access for perch and cat fishing, the stream became known as "Respess Creek." It is the only reminder of the pioneer family who lived here.
Incise in base: Marker Donor: Ethel Respess Duncan
Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10845.)
Location. 32° 10.974′ N, 94° 16.295′ W. Marker is near Carthage, Texas, in Panola County. Marker is on U.S. 79, 0.4 miles west of County Road 301, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carthage TX 75633, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jim Reeves (approx. 0.7 miles away); Old Panola County Jail (approx. 4.3 miles away); Panola County (approx. 4.3 miles away); Jonathan Anderson
Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 282 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
