Marie

Settlement of this area of Runnels County began at the end of the 19th century. Attracted by the good climate and farmland, Charlie Black (1868-1946) arrived in the area in 1899. Another early settler was Walter Gentry, and when a post office was established in 1906 the community was named in honor of Gentry's wife, Marie. The settlement remained very small, with a few houses, a store, gin, blacksmith shop, and school, which also served for worship services on Sundays. The community gradually disappeared as people moved to larger towns. (1988)

Marie is a historical marker in Norton, Runnels County, dedicated in 1988. It is one of 49 historical markers documented in Runnels County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 60 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.9010, -100.1997 near Norton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hall (cemetery), about 2.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Maverick, Brown, W. H., and Norton.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5399003211. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.