Carthage in Panola County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Margie Neal

(1875 - 1971)

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 28, 2017

1. Margie Neal Marker

Inscription.

A native of Panola County, Margie Elizabeth Neal began her career as a teacher in 1893. She became editor and owner of the East Texas Register newspaper in 1904. A respected educator and leader in the woman suffrage movement, she was the first woman appointed to the State Normal School Board of Regents in 1921. Five years later she made history as the first woman elected to the Texas Senate. After serving in several Federal positions in Washington, she returned to Carthage in 1945 and was active in civic affairs for many years.

Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10835.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 32° 9.415′ N, 94° 20.289′ W. Marker is in Carthage, Texas, in Panola County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Sabine Street and St. Mary Street. Located within the town square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 East Sabine Street, Carthage TX 75633, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Panola County (a few steps from this marker); Jonathan Anderson (within shouting distance of this marker); Carthage Book Club (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Public Restroom Building (about 300 feet away); The Panola Watchman (about 300 feet away); Old Panola County Jail (about 400 feet away); Central Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Christian Church of Carthage (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carthage.

Also see . . . Wikipedia article on Margie Neal. (Submitted on July 3, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

View of marker looking southwest towards intersection of Sabine and St. Mary Streets. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 28, 2017

2. View of marker looking southwest towards intersection of Sabine and St. Mary Streets.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 23, 2023

3. Margie Neal Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 385 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas.