Details for Tennyson

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5081005225

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Marker Number 5225
Atlas Number 5081005225
Marker Title Tennyson
Index Entry Tennyson
Address
City Tennyson
County Coke
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 378208
UTM Northing 3513137
Subject Codes cities and towns
Marker Year 1971
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location On US 277 at its intersection with FM 2333
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 27" x 42"
Marker Text In area roamed by Indians for centuries. Tamed by open-range cattlemen in the late 1870's. Permanent settlement began in 1880's. A post office, named for British poet Alfred Tennyson, was established in 1894 with Mrs. Sarah E. Kiser as the first postmaster. Seven persons have held that office to date (1970). Over years, area has had several schools, but all are now closed. Near Mt. Margaret (height 335 feet), once locale of Indian activities, is now site of annual community homecoming (the Saturday before Labor Day) and Easter sunrise religious services each spring. (1971)

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