Keller in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Keller
Photographed By Morgan Petermann, December 21, 2023
1. Keller Marker
Inscription.
Keller. . After Texas and Pacific Railroad came through this area, H.W. Wood, a druggist, set aside 40 acres on July 19, 1881, for this townsite. He named the new village "Athol". Within a year, the name became "Keller", honoring John C. Keller, railroad construction crew foreman. Many businesses grew up to meet the needs of the surrounding farms. In 1886 the Post Office was established. There were two hotels, three doctors, a newspaper, and a school. The Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian congregations erected a Union Church building in 1886. Keller was incorporated 1958.
After Texas & Pacific Railroad came through this area, H.W. Wood, a druggist, set aside 40 acres on July 19, 1881, for this townsite. He named the new village "Athol". Within a year, the name became "Keller", honoring John C. Keller, railroad construction crew foreman. Many businesses grew up to meet the needs of the surrounding farms. In 1886 the Post Office was established. There were two hotels, three doctors, a newspaper, and a school. The Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian congregations erected a Union Church building in 1886. Keller was incorporated 1958.
Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2912.)
Location. 32° 55.616′ N, 97° 14.948′ W. Marker is in Keller, Texas, in Tarrant County. Marker is at the intersection of Bear Creek Park Road and Bear Creek Parkway, on the right when traveling south on Bear Creek Park Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Keller TX 76248, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Morgan Petermann, December 21, 2023
2. Keller Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2023, by Morgan Petermann of Irving, Texas. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2023, by Morgan Petermann of Irving, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
