101 ► Texas, Ellis County, Waxahachie — 7119 — Site of Marvin College —

The Northwest Texas Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church South, built a college named for Bishop E.M. Marvin at this site in 1870-71. Waxahachie Methodists and others gave land, services, and money to develop the college. Distinctions were . . . — — Map (db m212662) HM

102 ► Texas, Ellis County, Waxahachie — Smith Cemetery — Established in 1852 —

Burial place of pioneers and generations of descendants; on a knoll that was in wilderness when cemetery opened, but now overlooks nine urban areas. Founded by Nancy Owen Smith for her family and neighbors. First burial was her . . . — — Map (db m244614) HM

103 ► Texas, Ellis County, Waxahachie — 14404 — St. Joseph Catholic Church —

The earliest Catholic settlers in Waxahachie were two brothers of English and American ancestry who arrived in 1859. A German Catholic family joined them in 1870 and a number of Irish Catholic stonemasons arrived in 1871 to assist in the building of . . . — — Map (db m212663) HM

104 ► Texas, Ellis County, Waxahachie — 7062 — St. Paul's Episcopal —

City's Oldest Church. Dedicated by Pioneer Bishop A.C. Garrett, 1885. Lancet Windows, Doors. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965 2nd Plaque Historic Waxahachie Inc. Recognizes This Property Built in 1887 as . . . — — Map (db m212785) HM

105 ► Texas, Ellis County, Waxahachie — The History of Ellis County/Waxahachie —

Emory W. Rogers was born in Lawrence County, Alabama on July 2, 1813. Nancy Clinton was born on October 28, 1810. The Couple Married in 1833. Mr. Rogers obtained a "Headright" certificate from the Republic of Texas in 1839, for 640 acres of . . . — — Map (db m212735) HM

106 ► Texas, Ellis County, Waxahachie — 7118 — The Mahoney-Thompson House —

Constructed in 1904 by Dennis Mahoney, contractor and builder. He came from Connecticut to Texas in late 1800s to build Trinity University in Waxahachie (now in San Antonio). Cornerstone was laid March 21, 1902. He later moved to Waxahachie and . . . — — Map (db m221772) HM

107 ► Texas, Ellis County, Waxahachie — The Marchman Building —

The Marchman Building, older than our Ellis County Courthouse, has been a prominent part of our town's economic history. Built in 1887, it is situated on the N.E. corner of the Bradshaw Block. This site of land was deeded to D.G. Ransom and Amzi . . . — — Map (db m212784) HM

108 ► Texas, Ellis County, Waxahachie — 7077 — Waxahachie Chautauqua Building —

Some 25 years after Chautauqua cultural programs originated in New York State, annual Chautauqua assemblies in Waxahachie began in 1899. Large crowds from North and East Texas and Oklahoma camped here, studying literature and the arts, attending . . . — — Map (db m152000) HM

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109 ► Texas, Ellis County, Waxahachie — 7157 — Waxahachie City Cemetery —

The first burial here occurred on Jan. 1, 1852, after the death of pioneer merchant Silas Killough (b. 1805), one of the founders of this community. The original 4.16 acre tract was given in 1858 to trustees of the Methodist church by Emory W. . . . — — Map (db m151260) HM

110 ► Texas, Ellis County, Waxahachie — World War II 1941-1945 —

In loving tribute to Waxahachie’s sons and daughters who so valiantly served in World War II. To honor those who have returned after service on the far-flung fields of battle and to perpetuate the memory of those who have paid the supreme . . . — — Map (db m170493) WM

111 ► Texas, Ellis County, Waxahachie — Wyatt Real Estate Office —

Robert M. Wyatt came to central Texas in 1860. "Had a muddy time of it at the Trinity" he wrote in his journal dated Wednesday 14th Nov. 1860. "Friday morning 16th Nov. we landed in Waxahachie and found a vacant house near the Methodist Church and . . . — — Map (db m212696) HM

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