Near Mullin in Mills County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Rural Communities of Western Mills County
Photographed by James Hulse, December 29, 2023
1. Rural Communities of Western Mills County Marker
Inscription.
Rural Communities of Western Mills County. . Pioneers migrated to western Mills County to take advantage of the area's rich soil and ample water supply. The community of Regency (originally Hannah Valley) received a post office in 1889. Today, few vestiges of Regency remain. Other, area residents organized the Ebony community (originally Buffalo) in 1879. Regency and Ebony had churches, schools and other institutions. The Ridge community (originally Cold Springs) formed in 1888. The Ridge School Building built in 1931, was later used as a community center during World War II, the U.S. Government purchased land in the region to form Camp Bowie. The towns declined when many residents did not return following the war.
Pioneers migrated to western Mills County to take advantage of the area's rich soil and ample water supply. The community of Regency (originally Hannah Valley) received a post office in 1889. Today, few vestiges of Regency remain. Other, area residents organized the Ebony community (originally Buffalo) in 1879. Regency and Ebony had churches, schools and other institutions. The Ridge community (originally Cold Springs) formed in 1888. The Ridge School Building built in 1931, was later used as a community center during World War II, the U.S. Government purchased land in the region to form Camp Bowie. The towns declined when many residents did not return following the war.
Erected 2008 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14584.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 31° 28.817′ N, 98° 47.702′ W. Marker is near Mullin, Texas, in Mills County. It is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 574 and Farm to Market Road 573, on the left when traveling east on Road 574. The marker is located at the corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1441 FM574, Mullin TX 76864, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Big Country. 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 9 miles of
2. The view of the Rural Communities of Western Mills County Marker from across the highway
Photographed by James Hulse, December 29, 2023
3. The Ridge School Building
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 649 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on January 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
