Marker Inscription
(1875-1971) A native of Panola County, Margie Elizabeth Neal began her career as a teacher in 1893. She became editor and owner of the East Texas Register newspaper in 1904. A respected educator and leader in the woman suffrage movement, she was the first woman appointed to the State Normal School Board of Regents in 1921. Five years later she made history as the first woman elected to the Texas Senate. After serving in several Federal positions in Washington, she returned to Carthage in 1945 and was active in civic affairs for many years.
About this site
Neal, Margie is a historical marker in Carthage, Panola County, dedicated in 1988. It is one of 46 historical markers documented in Panola County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 87 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.1587, -94.3376 near Carthage. The nearest cataloged historic site is Anderson, Jonathan (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Panola County, Panola County Jail, and Panola County Jail, Old.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5365010835. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
