On Highway 69 at Kingston Street, on the left when traveling north on Highway 69.
Most decorated soldier in World War II. Born 4.5 miles south, June 20, 1924, sixth of nine children of tenant farmers Emmett and Josie Killian Murphy. Living on various farms, Audie Murphy went to school through the 8th grade in Celeste -- . . . — — Map (db m163989) HM
On West Sanger Street at 7th Street, on the right when traveling west on West Sanger Street.
Born here on October 8, 1909, Mack Harrell received early training as a violinist. He later studied the instrument at Oklahoma City University, where he changed direction to pursue his baritone singing talent. After attending the Juilliard School . . . — — Map (db m164002) HM
On West Cockrell Street at S 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west on West Cockrell Street.
Organized by four charter members, the First Baptist Church of Celeste was begun in 1887, the same year the town was platted by the Santa Fe Railroad. The Rev. Jim Price was called as first pastor. A two-story building erected on South Third Street . . . — — Map (db m279953) HM
On U.S. 69 0.2 miles County Road 1050, on the right when traveling north.
A half mile to the west rises the Sabine River, lower channel of which separated new world empires of France and Spain and in 1836 became Republic of Texas - United States border. Fork here is called Cow Leach for Indian Chief who lived in the area. . . . — — Map (db m279955) HM
On County Road 1133 0.1 miles north of Farm to Market Road 1562, on the right when traveling north.
Robert W. Lane opened a general store near this site in 1866. The surrounding area prospered as more people settled and took up farming. In 1878 the U.S. Government approved a petition for a post office to officially put the Lane community on the . . . — — Map (db m279950) HM
On Highway 1566 at Highway 1040, on the right when traveling east on Highway 1566.
Originally named Tidwell Creek, the settlement of White Rock began as a stop on the Sherman-Jefferson Trail. According to local tradition, the first settlers were members of the Jonas Havens family. A post office was established in 1857. . . . — — Map (db m164277) HM
