On County Route 338 at County Route 339, on the left when traveling south on County Route 338.
This small settlement, which lies in a region of natural springs, was named for an early Kaufman County family. James W. and Eliza (Godfrey) Ables moved to this area in 1853 and settled on land granted to his father, Ezekial Ables, in 1848. The . . . — — Map (db m97838) HM
The city of Terrell was founded in 1873. C. M. Bivens, John H. Corley, and F. A. Waters opened a private bank here in 1875. In 1878, Asa Holt replaced Waters as one of the owners. Later the enterprise became the Bivens and Corley Bank and moved to . . . — — Map (db m98116) HM
On N Adelaide St at E High Street, on the left when traveling north on N Adelaide St.
This mural is a faithful reproduction of the 1902 Frank Reaugh painting The Approaching Herd. Reaugh used his sketches and photographs from Terrell and West Texas for the composition. The artist wrote "These Longnorn Texas cattle depicted were . . . — — Map (db m305757) HM
On South Frances Street at West Rochester Street, on the left when traveling north on South Frances Street.
The oldest black Baptist congregation extant in Terrell, this church traces its history to 1877, when a group of worshipers led by missionary A.R. Griggs met under a brush arbor. With the Rev. P.W. Upshaw serving as first pastor, church members . . . — — Map (db m97584) HM
On North Frances Street south of West High Street, on the right when traveling south.
Completed in 1904, this library building is located on land owned in the 1890s by local publisher O. B. Colquitt, who later became the governor of Texas. It was designed by the Waco firm of Messer and Smith and features classical detailing. Through . . . — — Map (db m97323) HM
On North Frances Street at West High Street, on the right when traveling south on North Frances Street.
Opened 1904 through the efforts of local women's clubs. Building a gift of public benefactor Andrew Carnegie. Only library in Kaufman County; has been information center for students of five local colleges and a site of early civic functions.
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On West College Street at North Frances Street, on the right when traveling west on West College Street.
Organized as mission by Rev. John Portmess, vicar, Trinity Sunday, 1877. First services were held at Terrell Academy, a private school founded by the vicar. In 1878 first church edifice was built on this site and consecrated. Parish was admitted to . . . — — Map (db m97316) HM
On East Moore Avenue at Aly Road, on the left when traveling south on East Moore Avenue.
Terrell was a great circus town, and the railroads made it easy for the circus to come to town. At times, the population of the town would double on circus day.
1893 was a year of great financial panic, so the Sells Brothers Circus (one of the . . . — — Map (db m305753) HM
On West Moore Avenue east of S Rockwall Ave, on the right when traveling east.
This mural shows several modes of transportation that were important to the development of Terrell. The railroad came in 1873 opening up new avenues of shipping cotton and other crops to a more far reaching market. But the most important is the . . . — — Map (db m305704) HM
On First Street south of Griffith Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Dr. L. E. Griffith Homeplace
Built between 1853 & 1873 (prior to the town's incorporation) and unchanged since its construction, this plantation style raised cottage is typical of early Texas architecture. Unusual features include two front doors & . . . — — Map (db m97910) HM
On Farm to Market Road 1565 at Dry Creek Run, on the right when traveling west on Route 1565.
Named for a nearby ravine, this burial ground originally served the community of Turner's Point. Located on the stage road between Shreveport, Louisiana, and Dallas, the settlement was established by Elisha Turner in 1845. In the 1870s the town was . . . — — Map (db m97850) HM
On West Moore Avenue at Lions Club Ln, on the right when traveling west on West Moore Avenue.
The Marine Corps League Detachment #1338 and the City of Terrell established this memorial on 30 May 2011. To honor all the brave men and women who have proudly served in the United States Armed Forces and to memorialize all who gave their lives . . . — — Map (db m305712) WM
On North Catherine Street at West Brin Street, on the right when traveling south on North Catherine Street.
The Rev. J.B. Daniel (d. 1884) organized this church in 1876 and served as its first pastor. The congregation started with 13 members, who met once a month for services. The first church building was a small frame structure erected on this block in . . . — — Map (db m97325) HM
On North Adelaide Street at East Brin Street, on the right when traveling south on North Adelaide Street.
Organized in 1876 with 18 to 20 charter members, this church met in borrowed quarters until its first sanctuary was built on this site in 1881. That building had become inadequate by 1895, as the membership had grown tenfold, so a new structure was . . . — — Map (db m97360) HM
On Griffith Avenue at Charles Lane, on the right when traveling north on Griffith Avenue.
This congregation traces its history to two Presbyterian churches formed in the 1870s. A Cumberland Presbyterian Church, formerly located in the town of Lawrence, and the First Presbyterian Church in Terrell, also called the Old School Presbyterian . . . — — Map (db m97945) HM
On West College Street at North Hattie Street, on the left when traveling west on West College Street.
The Rev. J. W. Fields (1817-1886) organized this church in 1873, the same year the Texas & Pacific Railroad opened a station at the Terrell townsite. A frame church was built and the Sunday School started in 1877. In 1900, when the membership had . . . — — Map (db m97947) HM
On South Adelaide Street at S Aly Road, on the left when traveling south on South Adelaide Street.
A number of early landowners in Kaufman County contributed to the progress of the railroad and the development of the City of Terrell. Two central figures are John G. Moore (1826-1880) and Charles C. Nash (1833-1878), both originally from . . . — — Map (db m305673) HM
Near Bradshaw Street at West Moore Avenue (U.S. 80), on the right when traveling south.
Graphic historian of longhorn cattle, western trails, and range.
Born in Illinois. Son of George W. and Clarinda Morgan Reaugh. In 1876 moved to Kaufman County, where on trail beside the family cotton farm was born his love for wild range . . . — — Map (db m97588) HM
On West Nash Street at North Frances Street, on the right when traveling west on West Nash Street.
Twenty-fourth Governor of Texas (1911-1915). Known as "The Napoleon of Texas Politics" and "Little Oscar" because of his short stature, Colquitt was a strong and independent chief executive. His stump speeches were among the most effective of his . . . — — Map (db m97315) HM
On N Frances Street at West Nash Street, on the left when traveling north on N Frances Street.
Governor Oscar Colquitt was born in Georgia in 1861 to Thomas Jefferson Colquitt and Ann Elizabeth (Burkhalter) Colquitt. His family had a long tradition of political service. Two of his uncles served as U.S. Senators, with one of them, Alfred H. . . . — — Map (db m305756) HM
On Griffith Avenue at Griffith Court, on the right when traveling north on Griffith Avenue.
Built 1896 by John Neilson, a former shipbuilder. Many of the building materials were shipped to Jefferson, Texas, by boat, then here by railroad. Elaborate Victorian architecture. Curly pine and cypress stairway with three landings has unusual . . . — — Map (db m97948) HM
Near County Road 237A 0.4 miles east of Farm to Market Road 1392, on the left when traveling east.
In 1873, soon after the Texas and Pacific Railroad built a line through this area, a group of investors formed the Texas Colony Association with the goal of promoting a town. Named for one of the company directors, the town of Lawrence was . . . — — Map (db m97635) HM
On West Moore Avenue at S Frances Street, on the right when traveling east on West Moore Avenue.
The mural on the front of Firmin's Office Products store is a depiction of the front of the old Lyric Theatre which was located in this building during the time when there were three movie theatres located in downtown Terrell. In the 1920's the . . . — — Map (db m305750) HM
On British Flying School Boulevard at South Virginia Street (Texas Highway 34), on the left when traveling east on British Flying School Boulevard.
Missouri native William Francis "Bill" Long was 17 when his family moved to Texas. During World War I, he was an aerial observer and pilot in the 24th Aero Squadron, First Army Observation Group. After the war, he established San Antonio Aviation . . . — — Map (db m97636) HM
On West Moore Avenue at Lions Club Ln, on the right when traveling west on West Moore Avenue.
The Cold War
1951 -1974
Dallas-Fort Worth Air Defense
Site DF-20 Terrell, TX
1960-1964 B Btry 4th Msl Bn, 562nd ADA U.S. Army
1964-1968 B Btry 4th Msl Bn, 132nd ADA TX NG
Lower Plaque
The Nike Surface To Air Missile System . . . — — Map (db m305709) HM WM
On Silent Wings Boulevard at Airport Road, on the left when traveling south on Silent Wings Boulevard.
By 1939, the British government recognized that in the event of war with Germany, training facilities would need to be established overseas in Commonwealth countries, or in the U.S. at civilian schools similar to those already utilized by the (then) . . . — — Map (db m97637) HM
On Silent Wings Boulevard at Airport Road, on the left when traveling south on Silent Wings Boulevard.
During World War II thousands of British pilots learned to fly at six civilian training schools in the United States. One of these schools was located in Terrell, Texas. Because the United States was not in WWII at the time, it was essentially a . . . — — Map (db m305758) HM
Near Bradshaw Street south of West Moore Avenue (U.S. 80), on the right when traveling south.
After Terrell was established as a railroad town in 1873, its citizens saw the need for a community burial ground. In 1878 John R. Terrell sold 7 acres of land for use as a cemetery, and the first burials were those of Peter Meinenger and Dr. G. W. . . . — — Map (db m97640) HM
On New Hope Street at Polk Street, on the right when traveling south on New Hope Street.
This small historic cemetery, also called the "Irvine Family Cemetery," predates the establishment of Terrell by more than 20 years. The first burial was that of Robert Alexander, nephew of W.D. Irvine, in 1851. Now located within the city limits, . . . — — Map (db m97645) HM
On Farm to Market Road 986 0.3 miles north of County Road 323, on the left when traveling north.
The oldest Baptist church in Kaufman County, organized in 1855 by The Rev. J.J. Butler and The Rev. J.R. Briscoe. Original name was Salem Baptist Church, when the community was called Turner's Point. In 1870, the congregation helped organize the . . . — — Map (db m97852) HM
On Farm to Market Road 986 at Farm to Market Road 1565, on the right when traveling north on Route 986.
Originally called Turners Point, this community was founded in 1845 by Elisha Turner. In 1855 the Methodist congregation paid Zachariah Turner and his wife Martha $20 for the original church site. The Rev. J.W. Fields, a Methodist circuit rider . . . — — Map (db m97853) HM
On Farm to Market Road 986 at Porter Road, on the right when traveling north on Route 986.
Birthplace of agricultural (cooperative) extension, under lead of Dr. Seaman A. Knapp, U.S. Department of Agriculture. On Feb. 26, 1903, from places offered, a special committee of citizens selected farm of Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Porter for first . . . — — Map (db m97742) HM
On West Moore Avenue at Lions Club Ln, on the right when traveling west on West Moore Avenue.
In 1960, this flag pole was erected at the U.S. Post Office, located at 200 N. Frances St., Terrell, TX. This flag pole flew the flag of our country for 40 years until it was retired on February 20, 2010. The building was purchased by American . . . — — Map (db m305718) WM
Near Town North Drive at Poetry Road (Farm to Market Road 986). Reported missing.
On July 3, 1883, the citizens of Terrell voted overwhelmingly to establish and support a system of public schools. The first classes were held in September of that year in buildings that had previously been occupied by various private schools. In . . . — — Map (db m98020) HM
On Griffith Avenue at 9th Street, on the left when traveling north on Griffith Avenue.
Unusual mansion built 1904 by prominent residents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Warren. Architect was J. E. Flanders, Dallas; Keith & Co., Kansas City, stencilled interiors.
House has 18 rooms, including a formal reception hall, two large drawing . . . — — Map (db m97949) HM
Near Bradshaw Street south of West Moore Avenue (U.S. 80), on the right when traveling south.
A native of Tennessee, Robert Adams Terrell lived in Kentucky, Missouri, and Louisiana before coming to the Republic of Texas about 1840. A farmer and surveyor by trade, he was commissioned to locate headright land grants in several North Texas . . . — — Map (db m97639) HM
On Bowser Circle south of Forest Creek Lane, on the left when traveling south.
This house replaced the 1845 log cabin of Robert A. Terrell (1820-1881), a pioneer settler for whom the town was named. Built for him in 1864, it is one of the few remaining octagon-shaped houses in Texas. Since 1897 it has been associated with a . . . — — Map (db m97642) HM
On West Brin Street at North Rockwall Avenue (County Route 986), on the left when traveling west on West Brin Street.
Growing out of meetings held in members' homes, this church was organized in 1896. Services were held in Odd-Fellows Hall until 1900, when a small frame church was built on College Street. C. A. Norred became first full-time minister in 1914, the . . . — — Map (db m97950) HM
On Farm to Market Road 273 0.3 miles north of Farm to Market Road 2578, on the left when traveling north.
Wild roses covered this hillside when settlers from Tennessee camped here in 1866. The land was first used as a burial site after a son of W. R. Dickey died on Aug. 14, 1866. Dr. James R. Stovall, leader of the pioneers, later donated the property. . . . — — Map (db m97235) HM
On North Catherine Street at East Alamo Street, on the right when traveling north on North Catherine Street.
On January 2, 1862, Starlin Marion Newberry Marrs was born in Gauley Bridge, Fayette County, Virginia (now West Virginia). At 16, he began teaching in rural schools, working in coal mines to make ends meet. He moved to Texas in 1881, teaching in . . . — — Map (db m97361) HM
On North Frances Street at West Jackson Street, on the right when traveling north on North Frances Street.
On oldest church site in Terrell, which became a town when Texas & Pacific Railroad was built to this point in 1873. The Rt. Rev. Claude-Marie Dubuis, Bishop of the Diocese, acquired the land on May 22, 1876. First church erected on site was . . . — — Map (db m97317) HM
On North Catherine Street at Heath Street, on the right when traveling north on North Catherine Street.
This location has been home to a school building for the students of the Terrell area since 1901. The site was selected to serve the children living north of the Texas and Pacific Railway tracks nearby. A two-story building named the North Primary . . . — — Map (db m97362) HM
On Lions Club Lane north of W Moore Ave, on the left when traveling north.
The Terrell Rail Car was built around 1890 by the Pullman Company for Morgan's Louisiana & Texas Railroads as Private Car #993. In later years, the car was used as a crew and maintenance-of-way car, #MW224, on the rail line of the Texas Midland . . . — — Map (db m305746) HM
On East Brin Street 0.2 miles east of East State Street, on the left when traveling east.
Authorized 1883 by Legislature of Texas. Designed by J. N. Preston and sons, Austin. Built by John M'Donald. Opened in 1885 under administration of Dr. D. R. Wallace, superintendent, who was an internationally recognized pioneer psychiatrist. . . . — — Map (db m201860) HM
Near B Avenue 1.1 miles north of East State Street.
Soon after the Terrell State Hospital opened in July 1885, a portion of the property was set aside for burial of patients who died while hospitalized. The first burial here occurred Oct. 22, 1885. The oldest gravestone is dated Jan. 19, 1888, but . . . — — Map (db m98111) HM
On West Moore Avenue at Lions Club Ln, on the right when traveling west on West Moore Avenue.
Terrell Marine Corps League Detachment 1338
Mike White, Commandant
Jerry E. Persall, Sr. Vice Commandant
Andre Richardson, Jr. Vice Commandant
Cheryl Mobley, Judge Advocate
Phil Collins, Sgt. at Arms
Ray Stephens, Adjutant . . . — — Map (db m305720) WM
On S Frances Street at S Aly Street on S Frances Street.
This mural was painted on the side of the Terrell Volunteer Fire Department at the southwest corner of South Frances and the Railroad tracks. The mural celebrates Terrell Volunteer Fire Department's long-time relationship with the City of Terrell . . . — — Map (db m305755) HM
On East Broad Street at South Virginia Street (Texas Highway 34), on the right when traveling west on East Broad Street.
Founded in 1873, the town of Terrell was located on the route of the Texas & Pacific Railroad. Robert A. Terrell, for whom the town was named, was a surveyor and landowner in Kaufman County. Portions of land were given to the Texas & Pacific by the . . . — — Map (db m97643) HM
On South Rockwall Avenue at S Hattie Street, on the left when traveling south on South Rockwall Avenue.
A beautiful representation of the Texas State Flag. This flag was adopted on January 25, 1839, as the final national flag of the Republic of Texas. After Texas became the 28th U.S. state on December 29, 1845, the same flag became the Texas State . . . — — Map (db m305749) HM
On Lions Club Lane 0.1 miles north of West Moore Avenue (U.S. 80), on the left when traveling north.
A northeast line of the Houston and Texas Central Railroad was built through this area in 1882. In 1892 it was purchased by Mrs. Hetty Green and later reorganized as the Texas Midland Railroad. Under the innovative leadership of her son Edward H. R. . . . — — Map (db m97644) HM
On Griffith Avenue at 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north on Griffith Avenue.
Built by third generation Texan, Matthew Cartwright (1855-1925), rancher, banker, civic leader; married Mary Cynthia Davenport. Had ten children. Entertained artists, statesmen in this house.
One of first large homes in Terrell; enlarged 1893. . . . — — Map (db m97955) HM
Near Farm to Market Road 429 5.5 miles north of U.S. 80, on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
Built 1898 by William Ebenezer Henderson (1847-1944), who moved from Louisiana to Texas (1862) in an ox-drawn barouche. Going to work at 19 for a cattleman, he became in time a prosperous commission dealer — shipping cattle to St. Louis, where . . . — — Map (db m97770) HM
On Griffith Avenue at 9th Street, on the left when traveling north on Griffith Avenue.
In 1893, Rusk County native Walter Payne Allen (1870-1943) wed America "Meck" Peyroux Cartwright (1874-1959), a native of San Augustine. A banker, Walter was an organizer and later president of American National Bank. He served as city alderman and . . . — — Map (db m97987) HM
On South Rockwall Avenue at Riley Street, on the left when traveling north on South Rockwall Avenue.
In the 1880s Presbyterian missionary Alexander R. Wilson began conducting school in the rural South Prong community of Ellis County. One of his pupils was a promising black farm boy named William Henry Burnett. Through Wilson's personal guidance, . . . — — Map (db m97646) HM
On West Moore Avenue at Lions Club Ln, on the right when traveling west on West Moore Avenue.
There is no force equal to a woman determined to rise W.E.B. Du Bois
In honor of all the women who have served and sacrificed in the name of freedom. — — Map (db m305710) WM
