Alma

Settlement of this area began as early as 1848. The town of Alma was established in 1871, when the Houston and Texas Central Railroad was built through Ellis County. C.C. Hemming deeded part of his property for the railroad right-of-way and a town to be named in honor of his daughter, Alma. Soon the town included numerous homes, businesses, churches, and civic organizations. It was the center of a farming community until the 1950s, when interstate highway 45 was built through the middle of town.

Alma is a historical marker in Alma, Ellis County, dedicated in 1990. It is one of 116 historical markers documented in Ellis County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 300 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.2853, -96.5466 near Alma. The nearest cataloged historic site is Alma Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Redwine Cemetery, IOOF Cemetery, and Burnham Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5139007079. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.