Marker Number |
8789 |
Atlas Number |
5001008789 |
Marker Title |
Palestine Fire Department |
Index Entry |
Palestine Fire Department |
Address |
611 Avenue A |
City |
Palestine |
County |
Anderson |
UTM Zone |
15 |
UTM Easting |
251107 |
UTM Northing |
3517229 |
Subject Codes |
fire and fire departments |
Marker Year |
1972 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
Marker Location |
611 Avenue A, Palestine |
Private Property |
No |
Marker Condition |
In Situ |
Marker Size |
14" x 24" |
Marker Text |
Palestine, founded 1846, acquired fire department when International & Great Northern Railroad extended line here in 1872. Early fire-wagon was horse-drawn flatbed loaded with hose. Motor truck and city water were introduced 1918. Bell from 1895 hangs in front. (1972) |