Near Springtown in Parker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Cartersville, Texas

Photographed by Matthew G French, April 12, 2025

1. Cartersville, Texas Marker

Inscription. Carter Mill was built in 1866. U.S. Postoffice was established Oct. 3, 1867. Later changed to Carter, Texas. This memorial is a tribute to the memory of the pioneers of this settlement who, by their foresight and perserverence, have left us a noble heritage and a desire to build for our children as they did build for us. Dedicated August 30, 1959 by the Carter Homecoming Organized in 1936

Erected 1959.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is August 30, 1959.

Location. 32° 54.383′ N, 97° 44.504′ W. Marker is near Springtown, Texas, in Parker County. It is on Carter Road west of Hutcheson Hill Rd, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1411 Carter Rd, Springtown TX 76082, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Cartersville (here, next to this marker); Veal's Station Cemetery (approx. 3.6 miles away); William and Elisabeth Woody Homestead (approx. 3.6 miles away); Veal's Station (approx. 3.7 miles away); Clark Cemetery (approx. 4½ miles away); Springtown Cemetery (approx.

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5.2 miles away); Hill Family in Springtown (approx. 5.2 miles away); Eureka Lodge No. 371, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springtown.

Photographed by Matthew G French, April 12, 2025

2. Cartersville, Texas Marker

Photographed by Matthew G French, April 12, 2025

3. Cartersville, Texas Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2025, by Matthew G French of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 14, 2025, by Matthew G French of Fort Worth, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.