Weches (1986)

Located near site of 17th-century Spanish missionary activity, this farming community had its beginnings with the settlement of the McLeans, Conners, Patton, and Gregg families, who had all arrived in the area by 1840. Originally known as Neches for the nearby river, the similar name Weches was adopted when Post Office officials informed residents that "Neches" had been assigned to another community. The following year Alfred Monroe Gregg set aside land for a church, school and cemetery. The Weches post office closed in 1939.

Weches is a historical marker in Weches, Houston County, dedicated in 1986. It is one of 183 historical markers documented in Houston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 349 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.5483, -95.2291 near Weches. The nearest cataloged historic site is Weches (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include The Joseph R. Rice Log Cabin, San Francisco de los Tejas, and Franklin.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5225007018. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.