Simmons in Live Oak County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Simmons, Texas

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Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, September 28, 2025

1. Simmons, Texas Marker

Inscription. Originally ranchland, bought in 1900 by Dr. C.F. Simmons (wealthy St. Louis manufacturer of "Liver Regulator"), who also built this all-faiths church, 1908. After Simmons' son and heir died of snake bite, he sold 60,000-acre ranch to 4,200 small farmers and provided buildings for this rural community.

2nd Plaque
This church bell, made by bell foundry in Cincinatti, Ohio was bought secondhand in Evansville, Indiana with money given by Mrs. Ella Rowe Youngblood in memory of her stepson Ray Youngblood, dedication service was held April 12, 1986, the Texas Sesquicentennial year.

Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4700.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 12, 1986.

Location. 28° 24.357′ N, 98° 16.75′ W. Marker is in Simmons, Texas, in Live Oak County. It is on Farm to Market Road 1042 east of County Road 432, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located in front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 791 Farm to Market 1042, Three Rivers TX 78071, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also in the American South.

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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Calliham

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(approx. 6.7 miles away); First Producing Gas Well in McMullen County and First Gas Pipeline to San Antonio (approx. 6.7 miles away); Site of Three Rivers Glass Factory (approx. 6.8 miles away); Rialto Theater (approx. 7 miles away); Three Rivers (approx. 7 miles away); Felix Longoria (approx. 7 miles away); Jessy Franklin Gray (approx. 7 miles away); First State Bank Building (approx. 7 miles away).

Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, September 28, 2025

2. Simmons, Texas Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 14, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.