Historical Markers in Burke, Texas

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Historical Markers in Burke, Texas

1 ► Texas, Angelina County, Burke — 6983 — Burke Methodist Church —

On U.S. 59 at Blue Jay Street, on the left when traveling north on U.S. 59.

Founded in 1889 by a small group of Methodists, this church has played an integral role in the history of the community. H. and Nannie Belote donated land to the congregation in 1894, and the first church building was completed in 1901. It was moved . . . — — Map (db m30331) HM

2 ► Texas, Angelina County, Burke — 11655 — Burke School —

On Tidwell Road (County Road 62), on the left when traveling west.

The community of Burke was established along the Houston, East and West Texas Railroad in 1882. S.J. and Nancy Arrington conveyed one acre of land adjoining the town on which to establish a public school. The first building, a one-room structure, . . . — — Map (db m37848) HM

3 ► Texas, Angelina County, Burke — 6995 — Fairview School —

On Farm to Market Road 2108, on the left when traveling south.

The Angelina County School Board created Fairview Common School District Number 69 in the late 1800s. A one-room schoolhouse was built that served students from a wide rural area. The first school term, in 1898, was five months long. Fairview . . . — — Map (db m79121) HM

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