McLennan
Alexander Mc Kinza
Waco, TX
In 1834 Alexander McKinza moved to Nacogdoches, Texas, from his native Alabama.
Baylor University
Waco, TX
World's largest Baptist University.
Bosque River Crossing of the 1841 Texan Santa Fe Expedition
China Spring, TX
Sent by Republic of Texas president Mirabeau B. Lamar to establish trade and expand Texas' legal boundaries, the members of the 1841...
Charles A. Westbrook Plantation
Lorena, TX
Charles Alexander Westbrook (1838-1895) came to Texas from Mississippi in 1859.
Crawford
Crawford, TX
Crawford Located in an area of McLennan County once inhabited by Tonkawa Indians, the community of Crawford grew slowly from an 1850S...
Dr. David Richard Wallace
Waco, TX
(Nov. 10, 1825-Nov. 21, 1911) Educated as a physician, North Carolina native David Richard Wallace moved to Texas in the 1850s.
Elk Community
Axtell, TX
The first permanent settlers of this area were Martin and Elizabeth McConnel Harper, who arrived from Tennessee with their five children...
General Richard Harrison
Waco, TX
(1821-1876) One of a trio of brothers--great grand-nephews of U.S. president WM.
Governor Patrick Morris Neff
Waco, TX
Born at nearby McGregor, Texas, Pat M. Neff was the ninth child of Noah and Isabella (Shepherd) Neff.
H. J. and Cora Hudson House
Lorena, TX
Herbert James Hudson (1849-1935), son of Philip S. and Ellen (Robertson) Hudson, was born in Cambridge, England, on April 24, 1849.
John Silas Edens
Ross, TX
Arkansas native John Silas Edens (b. December 15, 1820) arrived in present-day Houston County, Texs, in 1831.
Louis Moore
Waco, TX
(May25, 1817-May 13, 1894) Missouri native Louise Moore moved from Arkansas to Texas about 1834.
Martin Irons
Bruceville, TX
A native of Scotland, Martin Irons (1833-1900) came to the United States at the age of fourteen as a machinist's apprentice.
Mc Gregor
McGregor, TX
On September 7, 1882, lots in the town of McGregor Springs were sold at public auction.
Old Harrison
Waco, TX
Named for Confederate General James E. Harrison, kinsman of U.S. president Wm.
Paul Quinn College
Waco, TX
Texas' Oldest Liberal Arts College for Negroes.
R. E. B. Baylor
Waco, TX
(Front) Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor 1791-1873.
Samuel Johan Forsgard
Waco, TX
Samuel Johan Forsgard Born in Klockergarden, Forserum, Sweden, Samuel Johan Forsgard (1828-1912) came to Texas in 1855 during the first...
Sheppard "Shep" Mullens
Waco, TX
Following the American Civil War and Emancipation of slaves in 1865, it was not until 1867 that African Americans in Texas were able to...
The Courthouses of Mc Lennan County
Waco, TX
In January 1850, the Texas Legislature created McLennan County from portions of Robertson and Milam counties, naming it for Neil...
The Grange in Texas
McGregor, TX
The Grange, also known as the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, was a nonpartisan national organization comprised of farmers to establish...
The Ross Oak
Waco, TX
This large Live Oak tree is named for the Pioneer family of Shapley Prince Ross (1811-89), who camped here overnight while migrating from...
Waco, County Seat of Mc Lennan County
Waco, TX
Within sight of this spot March 1, 1849, occurred the first sale of town lots at Waco Village, former home of Waco Indians.
William Mc Kendree Lambdin
Waco, TX
(January 16, 1811 - September 11, 1867) A native of Virginia, William McKendree Lambdin was the son of a Methodist minister.