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In settlement begun 1849 at Washington Steward's grist mill-- only one in area. Later had post office, brick plant, sawmill and county's first phone exchange. Still owned by heirs of early partner. Doorstep is original millstone. 1964 fixtures include first counters, bins, cabinets. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1964
Stewards Mill Store, 1869 is a historical marker in Fairfield, Freestone County, dedicated in 1964. It is one of 57 historical markers documented in Freestone County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 145 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.8217, -96.2053 near Fairfield. The nearest cataloged historic site is Harmony Church (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Steward's Mill Cemetery, Rhode Island, and Old Anglon Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5161009905. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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