First known as Pease. Renamed in honor of Margaret Wesley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wesley. First Anglo-American child born in Hardeman County. First County Seat of Hardeman County, 1884-1890. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
Site of the Town of Margaret
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Site of the Town of Margaret is a historical marker in Margaret, Foard County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 9 historical markers documented in Foard County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 10 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 34.0685, -99.6186 near Margaret. The nearest cataloged historic site is Thalia Cemetery (cemetery), about 5.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Site of Old Pease City, Foard County, and First Christian Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5155004940. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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