Historical Markers in Celeste, Texas

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Historical Markers in Celeste, Texas

1 ► Texas, Hunt County, Celeste — 7820 — Audie Murphy —

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

2 ► Texas, Hunt County, Celeste — 7800 — Birthplace of Mack Harrell —

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

3 ► Texas, Hunt County, Celeste — 7839 — White Rock Community —

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

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