Marker Inscription
Permanent settlement in this area began in the 1830s on land that was part of the Joseph Vehlein Colony. Located in a dense East Texas pine forest, the name of the community comes from a biblical reference to "Tadmor in the Wilderness." A post office was established in 1885 and continued until 1914. A school was founded near this site in 1889. Most of the early settlers were farmers, although the timber industry had become a major employer by the end ot the 19th century. Members of the Tadmor Baptist Church have worshipped at this site since 1900.
About this site
Tadmor is a historical marker in Houston County, Texas, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 185 historical markers documented in Houston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 361 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.4295, -95.1818. The nearest cataloged historic site is Brent (cemetery), about 0.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Old Zion, McKelvey, and Vaughan Family.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5225007046. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
