Tuleta in Bee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Tuleta
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, August 11, 2018
1. Tuleta Marker
Inscription.
Tuleta. . The Rev. Peter Unzicker led a group of Illinois settlers here in 1906. Buying 53.4 acres of land of the original Uranga Grant and later Chittim-Miller Ranch, he founded Tuleta, named for the daughter of J. M. Chittim. A rail depot and post office were opened. In 1909 Pastor Unzicker organized one of Texas' first Mennonite churches. Townspeople established the innovative Tuleta Agricultural High School in 1910, with Miss Amanda Stoltzfus as principal. Once marketing center for this fertile farming area, Tuleta also had a union church and several business houses.
The Rev. Peter Unzicker led a group of Illinois settlers here in 1906. Buying 53.4 acres of land of the original Uranga Grant and later Chittim-Miller Ranch, he founded Tuleta, named for the daughter of J. M. Chittim. A rail depot and post office were opened. In 1909 Pastor Unzicker organized one of Texas' first Mennonite churches. Townspeople established the innovative Tuleta Agricultural High School in 1910, with Miss Amanda Stoltzfus as principal. Once marketing center for this fertile farming area, Tuleta also had a union church and several business houses.
Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5496.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 28° 33.893′ N, 97° 47.851′ W. Marker is in Tuleta, Texas, in Bee County. Marker is on U.S. 181, 0.2 miles south of Farm to Market Road 1465, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tuleta TX 78162, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,538 times since then and 264 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
