Athens in Henderson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Stella E. Parsons La Rue

(Feb. 16, 1874-Dec. 7, 1949)

Photographed By Amanda Hartley, June 5, 2010

1. Stella E. Parsons La Rue Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Known as first white child born in Terrell; daughter of Confederate army surgeon, Dr. Homer Lee Parsons (M.D., Yale University) and wife, Margaret C. R. R. Parsons.

In role of wife and mother "Mammy La Rue" was beloved of family and community.

Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10365.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, US Civil • Women.

Location. 32° 11.988′ N, 95° 51.456′ W. Marker is in Athens, Texas, in Henderson County. Marker is on 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 S Prairieville Street, Athens TX 75751, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph Thomas La Rue (a few steps from 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

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(about 500 feet away); Athens Cemetery (about 500 feet away); John Matthews McDonald (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Athens Review (approx. ¼ mile away); Henderson County Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

More about this marker. The marker is one part of a double marker located inside Athens Cemetery.

La Rue Double Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Amanda Hartley, June 5, 2010

2. La Rue Double Marker

La Rue Headstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Amanda Hartley, June 5, 2010

3. La Rue Headstone

Daughters of the American Revolution Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Amanda Hartley, June 5, 2010

4. Daughters of the American Revolution Marker

Athens Cemetery Map image. Click for full size.

August 30, 2020

5. Athens Cemetery Map

The gravesite of Stella E. Parsons La Rue is noted on the map by the historical marker 3.

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 768 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 10, 2010, by Amanda Hartley of Tyler, Texas. 5. submitted on August 30, 2020. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.