Tuleta (1978)

The Rev. Peter Unzicker led a group of Illinois settlers here in 1906. Buying 53.4 acres of land of the original Uranga Grant and later Chittim-Miller Ranch, he founded Tuleta, named for the daughter of J. M. Chittim. A rail depot and post office were opened. In 1909 Pastor Unzicker organized one of Texas' first Mennonite churches. Townspeople established the innovative Tuleta Agricultural High School in 1910, with Miss Amanda Stoltzfus as principal. Once marketing center for this fertile farming area, Tuleta also had a union church and several business houses. (1978)

Tuleta is a historical marker in Tuleta, Bee County, dedicated in 1978. It is one of 37 historical markers documented in Bee County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 91 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 28.5661, -97.7980 near Tuleta. The nearest cataloged historic site is Tuleta (cemetery), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Park Hotel, San Domingo, and Medio Creek Bridge.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5025005496. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.