Marker Inscription
Thomas Jefferson Haynie and his wife Sarah Jane migrated to this area from Georgia in 1855. With the aid of slaves, they constructed their two-story Texas style home at this site, using native pine, post oak, and rock. Haynie was influential in area politics and provided land for the establishment of the Fairview School. In 1923 the farm was purchased by Dr. Guy Cecil Sanders, a prominent Richards physician. During his ownership it was the scene of community gatherings, Fourth of July celebrations, and political rallies. (1981)
About this site
Haynie-Sanders Farm Home is a historical marker in Richards, Grimes County, dedicated in 1981. It is one of 73 historical markers documented in Grimes County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 213 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.5389, -95.8934 near Richards. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hill Family Graves (cemetery), about 1.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Fairview, Kennard Family Cemetery #1, Roans Prairie, and Walker Family.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5185008589. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
