Historical MarkerFerguson, Miriam A.
Sparks · Bell County · Dedicated 1967 · THC Atlas #5027003398
The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Marker Inscription
A five-room log cabin on this land was the home of Miriam A. Wallace (1875-1961) from her birth until her marriage to James E. Ferguson in 1899. After her husband had been twice elected governor, Mrs. Ferguson became the first woman elected governor of any state. She served two terms, from 1925 to 1927 and from 1933 to 1935. The property was inherited by Mrs. Ferguson and about 1917 was mortgaged to support her husband's political career. The home was destroyed by fire in 1926. (1967)
About this site
Ferguson, Miriam A. is a historical marker in Sparks, Bell County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 226 historical markers documented in Bell County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 411 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.9097, -97.3276 near Sparks. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hefner (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Sunshine, Sunshine-Reed Family, and Volo Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5027003398. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
