Seymour in Baylor County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Edward D. Miller (1829-1880)
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Mary S. Miller (1838-1890)
Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2024
1. Edward D. Miller (1829-1880) Mary S. Miller (1838-1890) Marker
One of four couples who were cofounders of town of Seymour; he was born in Tennessee, she in Arkansas. Wealthy plantation owners, they came to this area in 1878 after economic hardships of Civil War and Reconstruction.
From 160 acres of land here, they donated streets in "Miller Addition" and part of courthouse square. Both were active in real estate promotion. E.D. Miller was also justice of the peace.
Erected 1971 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1396.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 33° 34.428′ N, 99° 14.591′ W. Marker is in Seymour, Texas, in Baylor County. It is on Farm to Market Road 1286 half a mile south of State Highway 114, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located in the east section of the Old Seymour Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 584 FM1286, Seymour TX 76380, 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 6 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: William Lewis Ellis (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Community Building
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Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2024
2. The Millers gravestones and marker in the cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
