Spivey

Founded by Civil War veteran James Jackson Spivey; brothers Elisha P. and George W. Spivey lived nearby. In early days mail arrived by wagon. Houston East & West Texas Railroad crossed the founder's land, building Spivey Station, 1886. During late 1880s Hicks Lumber Mill and workers' houses were erected. U. S. Post Office was established in 1891, with Isaac W. Spivey, postmaster. Friendship Baptist Church was organized in 1890s with James M. Spivey, pastor. After 1900, town gradually moved over to Paxton Switch. Friendship Cemetery, with 33 graves, marks the old site.

Spivey is a historical marker in Paxton, Shelby County, dedicated in 1971. It is one of 33 historical markers documented in Shelby County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 122 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.9603, -94.1465 near Paxton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Site of Truitt Community (historical marker), about 1.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Willow Grove, Sholar Cemetery, and King Family (S of Paxton).

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5419007696. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.