Athens in Henderson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Dulcinea Ann Holland Thompson Avriett
(1834-1920)
Photographed by Amanda Hartley, June 5, 2010
1. Dulcinea Ann Holland Thompson Avriett Marker
A native of Athens, Georgia, Dulcinea Ann Holland came to Henderson County with her family in 1847. She married E. J. Thompson in 1851. According to local tradition, she named the town of Athens after her birthplace. Following the death of her first husband in the 1860s, Dulcinea married James Avriett in 1867. They were the parents of two sons. She was a founding member of the local Methodist church and dedicated civic leader.
Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10343.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 32° 11.996′ N, 95° 51.366′ W. Marker is in Athens, Texas, in Henderson County. It can be reached from South Prairieville Street. The marker is inside the Athens Cemetery. Coordinates are approximate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 312 South Prairieville Street, Athens TX 75751, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American 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: Sid Williams Richardson (within shouting distance of this marker); Athens Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Clinton Williams Murchison, Sr. (about 400
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Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2020
2. Dulcinea Ann Holland Thompson Avriett Marker
Photographed by Amanda Hartley, June 5, 2010
3. Dulcinea Ann Holland Thompson Avriett Marker Site
Photographed by Amanda Hartley, June 5, 2010
4. Dulcinea Ann Holland Thompson Avriett Headstone
Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2020
5. Dulcinea Ann Holland Thompson Avriett Headstone
August 30, 2020
6. Athens Cemetery Map
The gravesite of Dulcinea Ann Holland Thompson Avriett is noted on the map by the historical marker 2. Her grave plot is A-122.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2010, by Amanda Hartley of Tyler, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,248 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 9, 2010, by Amanda Hartley of Tyler, Texas. 2. submitted on August 30, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3, 4. submitted on June 9, 2010, by Amanda Hartley of Tyler, Texas. 5. submitted on August 30, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 6. submitted on August 30, 2020. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
