Hemphill in Sabine County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of East Mayfield
Photographed By Brian Anderson, February 19, 2024
1. Site of East Mayfield Marker
Inscription.
Site of East Mayfield. . The community of East Mayfield was built here in 1912 and named for Texas Railroad Commissioner Earle B. Mayfield. Formed around the large lumber mill built by Hiram Knox of the Knox Lumber Company, the town was incorporated in 1914. It had a population of about 1,200 and included homes, businesses, churches, a school, movie theater and a hospital. Timber on the company's land was depleted, and when the mill burned in 1937, it was not rebuilt. The town declined and most of its residents moved away; many of the buildings were abandoned.
The community of East Mayfield was built here in 1912 and named for Texas Railroad Commissioner Earle B. Mayfield. Formed around the large lumber mill built by Hiram Knox of the Knox Lumber Company, the town was incorporated in 1914. It had a population of about 1,200 and included homes, businesses, churches, a school, movie theater and a hospital. Timber on the company's land was depleted, and when the mill burned in 1937, it was not rebuilt. The town declined and most of its residents moved away; many of the buildings were abandoned.
Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11032.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 31° 20.496′ N, 93° 51.909′ W. Marker is in Hemphill, Texas, in Sabine County. Marker is at the intersection of Edwards Street (Farm to Market Road 1175) and Ball Park Street, on the right when traveling west on Edwards Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hemphill TX 75948, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sabine County Jail (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hemphill Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hemphill (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sabine County
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2024, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2024, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
