Palestine in Anderson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Palestine Fire Department

Photographed By James Hulse, September 3, 2023

1. Palestine Fire Department Marker

Inscription. Palestine, founded 1846, acquired fire department when International & Great Northern Railroad extended line here in 1872. Early fire-wagon was horse-drawn flatbed loaded with hose. Motor truck and city water were introduced 1918. Bell from 1895 hangs in front.

Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8789.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 31° 45.841′ N, 95° 37.681′ W. Marker is in Palestine, Texas, in Anderson County. Marker is at the intersection of Avenue A (State Highway 127) and North Elm Street, on the left when traveling east on Avenue A. The marker is located in front of the Palestine Fire Department building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 611 Avenue A, Palestine TX 75801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Town (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Don Hastings (about 400 feet away); Palestine Salt Works C.S.A. (about 500 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away); Anderson County Courthouse (about 600 feet away); Governor Thomas Mitchell Campbell (about 700 feet away);

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Anderson County (about 700 feet away); Purvey Lee (P. L.) Chism (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palestine.

The Palestine Fire Department Bell and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 3, 2023

2. The Palestine Fire Department Bell and Marker

The view of the Palestine Fire Department image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 3, 2023

3. The view of the Palestine Fire Department

Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 16, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.