Marker Inscription
(January 16, 1823-April 16, 1873) Born in Tennessee. Settling in East Texas, he married Margaret McMahan, daughter of founder of chapel called earliest permanent Texas Protestant Church. Licensed as a Methodist minister, Young served (1849-73) many communities, including Woodville. Here he had family home and at one time a store operated by son-in-law Bronson Cooper, who later served in the United States Congress. His children were Phebe, Samuel Doak, Charles Acton, and Ettina. Recorded - 1972
About this site
Young, Rev. Acton is a historical marker in Woodville, Tyler County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 29 historical markers documented in Tyler County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 138 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.7813, -94.4224 near Woodville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Magnolia (cemetery), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Woodville Magnolia Cemetery, Bethel Baptist Church, and Kirby, John Henry-and Education in Woodville.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5457011466. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
