Historical MarkerUnion Community
Old Union Community · Limestone County · Dedicated 1980 · THC Atlas #5293003827
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Marker Inscription
Originally known as Ferguson Prairie, this settlement grew up around the property of Joseph and Hannah Ferguson who settled here about 1847. Listed on early maps it was named Ivanhoe, the community name changed following the establishment of a Union Church in 1877. The first sanctuary, a one-room structure, was also used as a community center and schoolhouse. The present building was completed in 1913. Classes were conducted here until 1935; the church continues to meet at this site. Annual homecoming memorial services are held each June. 1980
About this site
Union Community is a historical marker in Old Union Community, Limestone County, dedicated in 1980. It is one of 67 historical markers documented in Limestone County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 187 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.4069, -96.4055 near Old Union Community. The nearest cataloged historic site is Cox Cemetery (historical marker), about 1.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Site of Oletha Common School, Roberts, Sion, and Pottershop.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5293003827. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
