On Lee Street (State Highway 302 Spur) at Stonewall Street (Business State Highway 34), on the right when traveling east on Lee Street.
Built in 1929 as the seventh Hunt County Courthouse, this building was designed by W. R. Ragsdale & Sons of Greenville and Page Brothers of Austin. The 6-story building depicts a transition from classical revival to art deco architecture. It . . . — — Map (db m119688) HM
Near Moulton Street north of Marshall Street, on the left when traveling north.
Came to Texas from Virginia and settled in Hunt County in 1850s. In Confederate army, organized Texas Sharpshooters, called "Ben Martin's Company." First mayor of Greenville (present regime), 1873; helped draft Texas Constitution, 1875; state . . . — — Map (db m163994) HM
On Bent Oak (Highway 69) north of Bent Oak, on the right when traveling north.
Born on a farm near Kingston, Audie Murphy
(1925-1971) joined the Army on his 17th
birthday in 1942, and later became the most
decorated soldier in WWII. He was awarded 24
citations for bravery in action, including
the Congressional Medal of . . . — — Map (db m163990) HM
On Stonewall Street near Bourland Street, on the left when traveling north.
Built in 1883 by Virginia B. Stevens, daughter of Col. James Bourland, on land deeded him by M. H. Wright, joining site Wright donated for Greenville. Bourland gave land to daughter in 1854. Part of her earlier house was incorporated into this . . . — — Map (db m163745) HM
On Lee Street at William Street, on the right when traveling west on Lee Street.
A Junior College founded by Baptists in 1895. Through her halls passed 9186 students. Her doors closed in 1930. “Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them” St. Matthew 7:20 — — Map (db m165709) HM
On Wesley Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on Wesley Street.
This congregation was organized in 1879 as First Christian Church. Led by Elder James Pickens, a minister from Alabama, the congregation first met in a Union Church on Lee Street. The Rev. T. W. Caskey served as the first regular pastor of the . . . — — Map (db m163737) HM
On Route 69, 0.1 miles north of Route 1079, on the right when traveling north.
This stone marks the location of the Central National Road of The Republic of Texas Surveyed and established by virtue of an act of the congress of the Republic of Texas in 1844, and running from the Trinity River to the Red River, it crossed the . . . — — Map (db m165710) HM
German native Charles Frederick von Ende (b. 1832) came to Greenville in 1857 and established a mercantile business on the town square. He became one of the community's most active civic leaders, serving on the school board and city council, and . . . — — Map (db m163743) HM
On Wesley Street at Crockett Street, on the right when traveling north on Wesley Street.
Organized Sept. 1858 in local Masonic Hall by Baptist missionary John R. Briscoe and Elder W. M. Pickett with 19 charter members: Lewis W., Rebecca, Susan C., and Martha Matilda (Tillie) Moore; Nancy Moore Hines; Andrew and Mary McDonald; Ellen D. . . . — — Map (db m163738) HM
On Marshall Street east of 1st Street, on the left when traveling east.
This school was established in the early 1900s in the historic East Hill Community of Greenville. Known as East Colored School, it was one of three schools that were established for blacks to attend during segregation. The school was renamed Fred . . . — — Map (db m164056) HM
On Moulton Street north of Walton Street, on the right when traveling north.
First two-story brick house in Greenville. Erected in 1885-1887 in typical Victorian style. Built by the Will N. Harrisons, prominent pioneers. Contractor H. C. "Jack" Horton (father of Gen. Horton) made the brick at "Puddin' Hill." That land, . . . — — Map (db m164058) HM
Built in 1886 for Greenville merchant and civic leader Joseph P. Germany (1856-1932) and his new wife Polly (Tolbert) (1862-1889), this simplified second empire style house is distinguished by such hallmarks as its straight mansard roof and tower. . . . — — Map (db m163968) HM
On Washington Street at Oak Street, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street.
In 1846, the Texas legislature created Hunt County and specified that Greenville would be the name of the county seat, honoring Texas War for Independence veteran Thomas J. Green. Voters ultimately selected this location, on land donated by . . . — — Map (db m119714) HM
On King Street north of Lee Street, on the right when traveling north.
Established April 1869 by J. C. Bayne. Is oldest business institution in county. E. W. Harris, later owner, started daily, 1890. W. C. Poole family owned it 1914-1956, when Harte-Hanks chain purchased and merged it with "Banner." Matt Sheley is . . . — — Map (db m163976) HM
On Lee Street (State Highway 302 Spur) at Oak Street, on the left when traveling east on Lee Street.
This financial institution was chartered by the state of Texas on December 17, 1886, as the Greenville Building and Loan Association. The formation of the association came as a second railroad line was constructed to Greenville, signaling the . . . — — Map (db m119710) HM
On Lee Street (Texas Route 302) 0.2 miles east of Houston Street, on the right when traveling east.
Once world's largest inland press. Set record for most bales pressed in 10-hour day (Sept. 30, 1912), when 2,073 bales were handtrucked, pressed, and loaded in rail cars at rate of 3 a minute.
Before invention of lifts and . . . — — Map (db m119739) HM
On U.S. 69 (Highway 69) north of Highway 1083, on the left when traveling north.
One of first religious sites in Hunt County. Influential for 50 years. Cabins and brush arbor built in 1850s by early settler Richard Harrell (1813-1895). Methodist gospel services drew people here from many counties, in summers while crops grew . . . — — Map (db m164000) HM
On Farm to Market Road 2736 at Highway 4110, on the right when traveling east on Farm to Market Road 2736.
The community of Humboldt began to prosper when a caravan of families arrived from Tennessee in 1866. The first burial on this site probably was that of Katharine Rankin, the infant daughter of William J. and Mary Rankin, in 1868. The oldest . . . — — Map (db m164313) HM
On Washington Street at Stonewall Street (State Highway 34), on the left when traveling east on Washington Street.
Created April 11, 1846
Organized July 19, 1846
Named in honor of
General Memucan Hunt
1807-1856
Secretary of the Navy and
Inspector General of the Army
of the Republic of Texas
Minister to the United
States
Adjutant . . . — — Map (db m119856) HM
On Lee Street at Wright Street, on the right when traveling south on Lee Street.
Missouri, Kansas & Texas (Katy) Railway, whose first train from Denison reached here Oct. 1, 1880. A $5,000 cash bonus and right of way across Hunt County were guaranteed by Greenville men: F. P. Alexander, M. M. Arnold, A. Cameron, J. J. Cooper, J. . . . — — Map (db m119384) HM
On Park Street at Stonewall Street, on the right when traveling west on Park Street.
Founded as a Methodist Mission Sunday School in 1892, this church was chartered on November 8, 1896, and named in honor of Bishop H. H. Kavanaugh. The first sanctuary was a 4-room brick building erected on this site. A larger facility was needed . . . — — Map (db m164059) HM
Near Marshall Street at Pine Street, on the right when traveling west.
First woman in Texas to hold an elective public office. Upon death of her first husband, E. W. Briscoe, she was appointed, April 17, 1902, by the Commissioners' Court to complete his term as clerk of Hunt County. At that time women could not vote . . . — — Map (db m201909) HM
Near Lou Finney Lane, 0.1 miles east of Stonewall Street, on the right when traveling east.
In 1897, Greenville's Chautauqua Literary and Social Circle formed the Women's Review Club, which aimed to create a circulating library; each member donated books. The Review Club opened their library in 1900. By 1903, the popular library had to . . . — — Map (db m164060) HM
On Highway 2101 at Majors Road, on the right when traveling north on Highway 2101.
In 1941 the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) informed Greenville officials that the city would receive Federal assistance to build a civilian airport as part of the country's preparation for possible entry into World War II. In April 1941 U. . . . — — Map (db m164064) HM
On Mill Street east of Bois d'Arc Street, on the right when traveling west.
Born near Atlanta, Georgia, in 1876, Mary Jim Morris moved to Greenville, Texas, in 1899 with her family. That summer, Mary received her teaching certificate from the hunt county normal school, locally known as the county teachers institute for . . . — — Map (db m164062) HM
On U.S. 380 at County Road 2146, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 380.
Early travel artery. Followed the north boundary line of the Chas. F. Mercer colony, a 6,500-square-mile tract granted to Mercer in 1844 by Sam Houston (President of the Republic of Texas) for purpose of bringing colonists into Texas. Southern half . . . — — Map (db m119549) HM
On Highway 499 west of Highway 24, on the left when traveling west.
Republic of Texas President Sam Houston granted two tracts of land to Charles F. Mercer on which to settle families in January 1844. Included in Mercer's colony were 6,500 square miles of land around this site. Among the earliest settlers here . . . — — Map (db m165683) HM
On Houston Street at Blades Street, on the right when traveling north on Houston Street.
Site of Phillips Field/Majors Stadium In 1929, Eula Lasater Phillips donated $3,500 to the Greenville Athletic Council to build an athletic field at this site in memory of her late husband, Frank Phillips. The first athletic event in Phillips Field . . . — — Map (db m119692) HM
On Lee Street (State Highway 302 Spur) at King Street, on the left when traveling east on Lee Street.
Tradition says mail came from Jefferson in early days and was dropped at a saloon. Greenville Post Office was created in 1847, and occupied rented quarters until 1910, when this structure was built. Neo-classic in style, it became an important . . . — — Map (db m119712) HM
On Lee Street (State Highway 302 Spur) at Stonewall Street (State Highway 34), on the right when traveling east on Lee Street.
In 1846, when Hunt County was created, Greenville was chosen as the county seat. Court sessions were held under oak trees at the corner of St. John and Bourland streets until the first courthouse was built here in 1847. A log cabin, it was located . . . — — Map (db m119689) HM
On Church Street at St. John Street, on the right when traveling west on Church Street.
Constructed in 1914, this was the home of respected Greenville banker William R. J. Camp and his wife, Dora. The impressive two-story brick Classical Revival home features giant Ionic columns along the front and in triplicate flanking the entry . . . — — Map (db m163744) HM
On Highway 1566, on the right when traveling east.
The Rev. A. D. Manion, along with thirteen charter members, organized a congregation known as Pleasant View Baptist Church in 1872. A church building was erected in 1883 and served the congregation until 1901, when it was dismantled and rebuilt at . . . — — Map (db m164280) HM
On Highway 1566, on the right when traveling east.
This congregation was formally organized on November 25, 1880, by the Rev. J. T. Stanley and eleven charter members. Services were held in the White Rock Schoolhouse until a church building was constructed in 1898. The wood frame structure was . . . — — Map (db m164279) HM
Near Bethel Road (County Route 3316) 0.4 miles east of Texas Highway 34, on the right when traveling east.
First Anglo-American born in Hunt County, then in Republic of Texas. Birthplace: on South Sulphur, near present Wolfe City. Son of John W. Lane, one of commissioners organizing county.
During Civil War, served in Confederate army. Later moved . . . — — Map (db m164065) HM
