Details for James Azle Steward
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5439002713
Data
Marker Number | 2713 |
Atlas Number | 5439002713 |
Marker Title | James Azle Steward |
Index Entry | Steward, James Azle |
Address | 124 W Main Street |
City | Azle |
County | Tarrant |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 635960 |
UTM Northing | 3639533 |
Subject Codes | medical topics and health professionals; pioneers |
Marker Year | 1986 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
Marker Location | 124 W. Main Street, Azle |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | 18" x 28" |
Marker Text | Tennessee native James Azle Steward came to Texas prior to 1860. He and his wife, Mary E. Fowler Steward, were among the early settlers of this area. Steward was a well-known, respected pioneer physician. The settlement, which had been known by several different names at various times, was renamed Azle when Dr. Steward gave land for a townsite in 1883. He was also instrumental in the establishment of Ash Creek Cemetery. Azle Christian Church was built on land donated by the Doctor. A Mason, he was buried in Ash Creek Cemetery. |