Historical MarkerPersonville (1963)
Groesbeck · Limestone County · Dedicated 1963 · THC Atlas #5293003993
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Marker Inscription
Behind this marker is town site of Personville, begun in 1854 by Benjamin D. Person, Sr. 1855 postmaster was Wm. Person. Grayson Masonic Lodge 265, chartered 1861, demised 1889. Nelleva cut-off, built in 1906 was abandoned 1933. J. D. Hudson was first teacher in district school, 1908. By 1915 had blacksmith shop, lumber yard, bank, hotel, 12 mercantiles, two drugstores, three doctors. Dr. G. H. Stephens was outstanding. Fire razed town, October 1916. Rebuilt, it soon faded away. Post office was abolished 1952.
About this site
Personville is a historical marker in Groesbeck, Limestone County, dedicated in 1963. 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 31.5142, -96.3367 near Groesbeck. The nearest cataloged historic site is Pickett (cemetery), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Personville, Lost Prairie Cemetery and Church, and Rogers, Allan Jefferson.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5293003993. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
