Corsicana in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Alva Everett Taylor
(July 19, 1891-Dec. 8, 1965)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 15, 2012
1. Alva Everett Taylor Marker
Grassroots researcher-writer and historical preservationist whose work led to development of this pioneer village.
Born near Dawson (10 miles Southwest), Taylor attended Baylor University (1911-13), married Maud Stockard (1914), and was
father of 3 children. Farming, unsuccessful oil drilling in the 1920s boom, and other ventures formed his business
career. From his youth, historical interest led him to do original research. He published several books and
pamphlets, 1951-59. With Joe Daniel and others, he founded the Navarro County Historical Society in 1956, and this
village in 1958.Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11641.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.
Location. 32° 5.685′ N, 96° 28.553′ W. Marker is in Corsicana, Texas, in Navarro County. Marker is on West Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Located in Pioneer Village.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frank Neal Drane (here, next to this marker); Colonel Roger Q. Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); Navarro County World War Memorial (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roger Q. Mills Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Former Homesite of Joseph S. Cullinan (approx. 0.2 miles away); David Reed Mitchell (approx. ¼ mile away); Tatum Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Stephen Augustus Pace (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corsicana.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 15, 2012
2. Alva Everett Taylor Marker at Pioneer Village Museum
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 15, 2012
3. Alva Everett Taylor Marker, left, shares location with Frank Neil Drane Marker, on W. Park Avenue
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 469 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
