On East Main Street at Hall Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
This building, which served as the third county jail was built in 1881 on the site of the 1857 jail. Physical and archival evidence suggests that this two-story jail and its associated water well were built with brick from locally fired clay, . . . — — Map (db m274450) HM
Established in 1867 as a final resting place for William Bonner, Dr. John Bonner, and their descendants. The two brothers, natives of South Carolina, came to Texas in the early 1850s, settling in Freestone County. Here they amassed thousands of . . . — — Map (db m26474) HM
On Moody Street west of N Bateman Road, on the left when traveling east.
Built 1860 by W.L. Moody, noted county merchant, for his bride, Elizabeth Bradley; sold after he moved to Galveston to his father-in-law, F.M. Bradley, one of this county's most influential men. Price was $2,800 in gold.
In Greek Revival style, . . . — — Map (db m272124) HM
On Main Street at Hall Street, on the right on Main Street.
Said to have come from riverboat "S. A. Ruthven", which plied Trinity River until it was sunk in 1873 at Parker's Bluff. Butler Church acquired bell and used it for many years. In 1963, after the church was razed, Mrs. Clay Burkhart purchased bell, . . . — — Map (db m85031) HM
On State Highway 84 1.7 miles Farm to Market Road 489, on the left when traveling east.
Commissioners courts in Texas usually furnished to soldiers enlisting in the Civil War their uniforms, guns, blankets--and sometimes even their horses. The county courts also aided dependents, war orphans and widows. Further, they recognized local . . . — — Map (db m51647) HM
On East Commerce Street (U.S. 84) at South Mount Street, on the left when traveling east on East Commerce Street.
Came to Texas from Alabama in 1855. Civil War commanded Co. B, 2nd Battalion, Waul's Texas Legion. On May 22, 1863, was a leader of one of most daring defensive actions in the Siege of Vicksburg. Volunteered, along with 20 of his own men and 18 . . . — — Map (db m85018) HM
On East Main Street at Hall Street on East Main Street.
Typical of pioneer dwellings in early Texas, this house was built in 1845 by David L. Carter, from Alabama. He later served in the Confederate Army and helped start Woodland Boys' College.
The tongue-and-groove logs were joined with wooden pins. . . . — — Map (db m266836) HM
On East Commerce Street (U.S. 84) at Oak Street, on the right when traveling east on East Commerce Street.
Came to Texas from Virginia, 1852. Organized and was captain of Co. G, 7th Texas Infantry, the first Freestone County unit to go into battle in the Civil War.
Captured at Fort Donelson, Tenn. Feb. 1862. Exchanged, soon won promotion to colonel . . . — — Map (db m271690) HM
On E Reunion Street at S Dunbar Street on E Reunion Street.
A Texas War for Independence veteran. At Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836, he and 11 comrades captured 220 enemy soldiers, and on orders of Gen. Sam Houston he walked next day to Harrisburg with news of Texan victory. For military service he . . . — — Map (db m271680) HM
On South Bateman Road at Dogan Street, on the right when traveling north on South Bateman Road.
The first public school for African Americans in Fairfield was established in 1926. Located on what was known as "The Flat" on a small one-acre plot adjacent to the First Baptist Church, the school was named Fairfield Colored School. Over time, . . . — — Map (db m271666) HM
On East Reunion Street at Davis Street, on the right when traveling east on East Reunion Street.
Erected in 1858 by the Freestone School Association • Opened in 1859 with Dr. Henry Lee graves as president • Chartered February 8, 1860 — — Map (db m271684) HM
On W Comanche Street at N Mount Street, on the right when traveling west on W Comanche Street.
Soon after Fairfield Female College opened here in 1858, plans were made to have a bell cast. The students gave some of their money and jewelry to give "tone" to the bell and the citizens added several hundred dollars in silver. The bell was made in . . . — — Map (db m271693) HM
On East Commerce Street (U.S. 84) at South Mount Street, on the left when traveling east on East Commerce Street.
Formed from Limestone County
Created September 6, 1850
Organized January 6, 1851
So named from the nature of
its stone
County Seat, Fairfield
Formerly known as Mound Prairie — — Map (db m121878) HM
On South Hall Street at East Bradley Street, on the right when traveling north on South Hall Street.
German native Fridolin (Fred) Fischer (1850-1921) came to Freestone County from Indiana in 1876. In 1893, the same year he opened a local hardware store, he had this home constructed by David P. Winfrey. Built in the Eastlake style, the residence . . . — — Map (db m85009) HM
On County Road 1140 at County Road 1131, on the right when traveling north on County Road 1140.
Settlement of this community began in the 1850s, about the time the Texas Legislature created Freestone County out of Limestone County. Early settlers included the Smith, Claypool, Henderson, Wooldridge, Kennedy, Lemmon, Manahan, Cannon, Carroll, . . . — — Map (db m294830) HM
On County Road 1131 0.8 miles north of County Road 1140.
Planter, soldier, civic leader. Born in Georgia. Commissioned a captain in U. S. Army in Florida in 1837; a major, 1846. Came to Freestone County in 1854. For headquarters on his 10,550-acre plantation, built (1860) at this site a 12-room stone . . . — — Map (db m294828) HM
Freestone County Sheriff 1872, during lawless era. Rogers pursued several horse thieves alone, after deputy was shot in hot pursuit; but later was shot from ambush by 2 strangers, supposedly the vengeant thieves. Died, leaving widow, 3 children. . . . — — Map (db m271675) HM
On Blount Road (County Road 235), on the right when traveling north.
Known as Lewis Corner because of a sharp curve in the road. This nearby location was home to Eugene Lewis, Sr. (May 31, 1884-May 18, 1966) and wife Jessie Ward Lewis (Feb.9, 1890-Jan. 1,1968). The Lewises and their 10 children resided here from 1915 . . . — — Map (db m43950) HM
On Reunion Street at Keechi Street, on the right when traveling east on Reunion Street.
Greek Revival structure with cistern and chimneys of local handmade brick. Lumber, hardware came by wagon from Galveston. Siding is cypress; interiors of hand-planed heart pine. Unusual smoke spots decorate a ceiling.
Started 1855 by Dr. W. D. . . . — — Map (db m85040) HM
On East Main Street at Hall Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Reported permanently removed.
Built 1857 to meet fortress-like specifications: interior walls are 18 inches thick, outer walls, 30 inches. Constructed of brick and oak timbers. Prison, upstairs, had floor of thick oak planks, with subfloor of iron.
Jailer lived on ground . . . — — Map (db m85022) HM
On East Main Street at Hall Street on East Main Street.
Built about 1852 by Daniel Potter, farmer who tamed wild horses. Has cedar floor, split board roofing joined by pegs. Hewn logs interlock securely.
Cabin became family room in house erected by W.A. Potter. He sold it to A.T. Watson of . . . — — Map (db m266838) HM
On South Mount Street at W Bradley St, on the right when traveling south on South Mount Street.
Noted Texas religious leader. Pastor, 1850 to Gen. and Mrs. Sam Houston. Founded first Baptist paper in state, 1855. In difficult Civil War years, served as president of Baylor University, 1861-63, and pastor of the First Baptist Church in . . . — — Map (db m271670) HM
On Main Street west of Keechi Street, on the right when traveling west.
In 1854-61, Fairfield civic and political leader helped found first newspaper here. Served as district judge. A key member of Texas Secession Convention. 1861 Confederate congressman.
Organized 7th Texas Infantry. As Brigadier General, led . . . — — Map (db m152971) HM
On East Commerce Street (U.S. 84) at North Keechi Street, on the left when traveling east on East Commerce Street.
Six brass field guns taken by Lt. Joseph D. Sayers' Company in Civil War Battle of Val Verde, N. Mex., 1862, and brought back to Texas with incredible difficulty, armed a new unit of hand-picked men. Sound of the Val Verde guns in action set pace . . . — — Map (db m121879) HM
On East Commerce Street (U.S. 84) at Oak Street, on the right when traveling east on East Commerce Street.
The Freestone County W.L. Moody Reunion Grounds have been used for reunions, celebrations and remembrance of U.S. War Veterans since 1891. The grounds were named after Col. William Lewis Moody, who organized Co. G of the 7th Texas Infantry, C.S.A., . . . — — Map (db m271688) HM
