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Originally ranch land, bought in 1900 by Dr. C.F. Simmons (Wealthy St. Louis manufacturer of "Liver Regulator"), who also built this all-faiths church, 1908. After Simmons' son and heir died of snake bite, he sold 60,000--acre ranch to 4,200 small farmers and provided buildings for this rural community. (1969)
Simmons is a historical marker in Three Rivers, Live Oak County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 19 historical markers documented in Live Oak County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 34 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.4075, -98.2796 near Three Rivers. The nearest cataloged historic site is Simmons (cemetery), about 1.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Three Rivers Glass Factory, Site of, First State Bank Building, and Three Rivers.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5297004700. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
“Simmons” names 2 distinct records in Live Oak County. This page is the historical marker dedicated in 1969 in Three Rivers. The others:
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