Shelby
B. F. Morris and the Town of Joaquin
Joaquin, TX
Alabama-born Benjamin Franklin Morris (1827-1900) came to Texas in 1838 and settled in the area that became the pioneer village of Sarat.
C. S. A. Texas Muster
Center, TX
Held on this spot April 4, 1964, to honor Texans who made up the greater part of forces fighting in the Civil War Red River Campaign of...
First County Seat of Shelby County
Shelbyville, TX
Shelbyville, once known as Nashville, was the first county seat of government of the District of Tenaha, or Shelby County.
George Washington Green
Timpson, TX
(December 22, 1858 - December 14, 1937) Georgia native George Washington Green grew up in Tennessee and in 1878 set out for Texas.
Moses Fisk Roberts
Shelbyville, TX
(1803-1889) Highly regarded public servant and farmer of Shelby County.
Shelby County
Center, TX
Part of the neutral ground, 1803–1819.
Shelby County Courthouse
Center, TX
Built to resemble Irish castle (1883-1885) by architect J. J. E. Gibson, from Ireland.
Site of Town of Spivey, 1870s-1900
Paxton, TX
Founded by Civil War veteran James Jackson Spivey; brothers Elisha P. and George W. Spivey lived nearby.
Site of Truitt Community
Joaquin, TX
Also known as Willow Grove, this early Texas community was named for its founder, pioneer settler James Truitt (1795-1870).
Timpson
Timpson, TX
In 1884, Houston businessman Paul Bremond (1810-1885), and other investors began planning for a new railroad to connect Houston and...