On North Tyler Street (State Road 155) at W Groves Street, on the left when traveling north on North Tyler Street.
Big Sandy merchant J. B. Rowe and his wife Helen (Bray) built this home about 1905. In 1909 they sold it to Ashley W. and Ruth (Prothro) Phelps, who owned a local dry goods store. For many years after Ashley's death in 1922 Ruth operated it as a . . . — — Map (db m293951) HM
On U.S. 80 at Lindsey Road (County Road 3639), on the right when traveling east on U.S. 80.
The post-reconstruction period in the South saw many African Americans moving in search of better economic opportunities. Many became traveling musicians or itinerant songsters who performed a variety of genres on street corners to passing . . . — — Map (db m266808) HM
On State Highway 155 at Mulberry Road, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 155.
Organized September 22, 1855, with 15 charter members, in New Hope community (4 mi. NW). Monthly meetings were held in a one-room log school. The building, with 2 acres of land, was given to the church in 1872.
A new sanctuary . . . — — Map (db m266811) HM
On State Highway 154 near Farm to Market Road 1002, on the right when traveling west.
Founded 1902; Named for W. M. Rhone, only sawmill operator in area until 1901, when arrival of Marshall & East Texas Railroad created a town which grew to have 15 sawmills, 10 stores, 2 churches, a school, hotel, bank, gin, and cotton yard. Mill . . . — — Map (db m176518) HM
On State Highway 155 0.1 miles south of Farm to Market Road 1002, on the right when traveling north.
Created April 27, 1846
Organized July 13, 1846
Named in honor of Abel Packer Upshur
1790-1844
Distinguished debater and orator.
As Secretary of State under
President John Tyler
he began negotiations
in 1843 for the
annexation . . . — — Map (db m266812) HM
