Tennyson

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)

Tennyson is a historical marker in Tennyson, Coke County, dedicated in 1971. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Coke County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 44 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.7489, -100.2858 near Tennyson. The nearest cataloged historic site is Mule Creek Cemetery (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Mule Creek Cemetery, Fairview, and Bronte.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5081005225. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.