Athens in Henderson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Joseph Thomas La Rue
(Nov. 18, 1864-Feb. 13, 1930)
Photographed by Amanda Hartley, June 5, 2010
1. Joseph Thomas La Rue Marker
Alderman on Athens' first city council (1901). La Rue (Town 13 mi. SE) was named for him.
Educator, merchant, civic leader, banker, humanitarian, prohibitionist, democrat, historian. Married March 16, 1892, Stella Elvira Parsons. They had seven children.
Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10365.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is March 16, 1882.
Location. 32° 11.997′ N, 95° 51.454′ W. Marker is in Athens, Texas, in Henderson County. It can be reached from South Prairieville Street. The marker is inside Athens Cemetery. Coordinates are approximate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 312 S 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: Stella E. Parsons La Rue (a few steps from this marker); Virginia Lucille "Ginger" Murchison (within shouting distance of this marker); Clinton Williams Murchison, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Sid Williams Richardson (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dulcinea Ann Holland Thompson Avriett (about
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More about this marker. The marker is one part of a double marker located inside Athens Cemetery.
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Photographed by Amanda Hartley, June 5, 2010
2. La Rue Double Marker
Photographed by Amanda Hartley, June 5, 2010
3. La Rue Headstone
August 30, 2020
4. Athens Cemetery Map
The gravesite of Thomas La Rue is noted on the map by the historical marker 3. His grave plot is D-927.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2010, by Amanda Hartley of Tyler, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,241 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2010, by Amanda Hartley of Tyler, Texas. 4. submitted on August 30, 2020. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
