| Marker Number |
1396 |
| Atlas Number |
5023001396 |
| Marker Title |
Edward D. and Mary S. Miller |
| Index Entry |
Miller, Edward D. and Mary S. |
| Address |
|
| City |
Seymour |
| County |
Baylor |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
477417 |
| UTM Northing |
3714990 |
| Subject Codes |
county official; women, women's history topics; pioneers |
| Marker Year |
1971 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
from Seymour, take FM 114 SE about 1 mi. SE to FM 186. Take 1286 S. 1 mi. to Old Seymour on west side of road. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
grave marker |
| Marker Text |
Edward D. Miller (1829-1880) Mary S. Miller (1838-1890) One of four couples who were cofounders of town of Seymour; he was born in Tennessee, she in Arkansas. Wealthy plantation owners, they came to this area in 1878 after economic hardships of Civil War and Reconstruction. From 160 acres of land here, they donated streets in "Miller Addition" and part of Courthouse Square. Both were active in real estate promotion. E. D. Miller was also Justice of the Peace. Recorded, 1971. |
