Longview in Gregg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Oliver H. Pegues

(November 27, 1847 - March 30, 1937)

Photographed by James Hulse, January 2, 2026

1. Oliver H. Pegues Marker

Inscription. Descendant of a Huguenot family who migrated to America in 1736, Oliver H. Pegues came to Texas with his parents from his native Mississippi in 1850. He moved to Longview in 1871 and became the town's first postmaster, Jan. 27, 1871. Pegues served as Gregg County Treasurer, 1875-1900. A merchant and banker, he was an early leader of the First Baptist Church. He was married first to Henrie Dyer (d. 1887) and later to Emma Overton (1856-1929), and had 8 children. Recorded-1976

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9987.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is January 27, 1871.

Location. 32° 29.992′ N, 94° 44.873′ W. Marker is in Longview, Texas, in Gregg County. It is at the intersection of West Marshall Avenue and W Tyler Street on West Marshall Avenue. The marker is located in the Grace Hill Cemetery just past the main entrance on the right side of the cemetery road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 W Marshall Ave, Longview TX 75601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Martin Hays (within shouting distance of this marker); Gregg County

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(approx. half a mile away); Site of Naming of Longview (approx. half a mile away); First Presbyterian Church of Longview (approx. half a mile away); F. L. Whaley House (approx. half a mile away); Kelly Plow Company (approx. 0.6 miles away); "Served With Honor" (approx. 0.6 miles away); General John Gregg / Texas Secession Convention (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Longview.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 2, 2026

2. Oliver H. Pegues Marker

The view of the gravestone of Oliver Pegues with the marker.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 2, 2026

3. Oliver H. Pegues Marker

The view of the marker in the Grace Hill Cemetery.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 3, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.