Waxahachie in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The History of Ellis County/Waxahachie
Photographed By James Hulse, December 14, 2022
1. The History of Ellis County/Waxahachie Marker
Nancy Clinton was born on October 28, 1810. The Couple Married in 1833.
Mr. Rogers obtained a "Headright" certificate from the Republic of Texas in 1839, for 640 acres of public land for coming to Texas.
In 1844, Mr. Rogers first saw his "Headright" while his family moved to Smith Station (a fort) located in Hill County.
In 1847, the Rogers family moved to this site and took up residence in a tent, until a log home could be constructed.
In 1849, a hundred signatures were secured to establish a new county from part of existing Navarro County.
The act creating Ellis County was approved by Gov. Peter H. Bell on December 20, 1849.
The State of Texas named the county in honor of Judge Richard Ellis,
who had presided as President of the Texas Declaration of Independence Convention in 1836 (Judge Ellis was not from this area).
On August 5, 1850, an election was held for the county seat;
Rogers place received the most votes and the State of Texas named the new town Waxahachie (no reason was given for the name).
In November of 1850, Mr. Rogers deeded land to the new county for government facilities.
In 1861, Mr. Rogers volunteered for service in the Confederate Army.
He was elected Major of the Twelfth
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Most of his service was in Arkansas.
The Rogers family donated land for the City Cemetery, County Courthouse, Marvin College, fair grounds, and the Methodist Church.
Major Rogers was elected the first county treasurer, certified as an Ellis County Elector for the State of Texas, and served as a Texas State Senator.
Major Rogers died in 1874, Nancy Rogers died in 1875, both are buried in the Waxahachie City Cemetery.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1813.
Location. 32° 23.145′ N, 96° 50.83′ W. Marker is in Waxahachie, Texas, in Ellis County. Marker is at the intersection of North College Street and East Main Street (MLK Jr. Blvd), on the right when traveling north on North College Street. The marker is located at the corner of the intersection on the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 North College Street, Waxahachie TX 75165, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rogers Hotel (a few steps from this marker); 106 West Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Ellis County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Ellis County Confederate War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured
Photographed By James Hulse
2. The view of the History of Ellis County/Waxahachie Marker at the sidewalk
Also see . . .
1. Waxahachie, TX. Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on December 21, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
2. Rogers, Emory W. (1813–1874). Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on December 21, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
