Marker Inscription
(November 27, 1847 - March 30, 1937) Descendant of a Huguenot family who migrated to america in 1736, Oliver H. Pegues came to Texas with his parents from his native Mississippi in 1850. He moved to Longview in 1871 and became the town's first postmaster, Jan. 27, 1871. Pegues served as Gregg County Treasurer, 1875-1900. A merchant and banker, he was an early leader of the First Baptist Church. He was married first to Henrie Dyer (d. 1887) and later to Emma Overton (1856-1929), and had 8 children.
About this site
Pegues, Oliver H. is a historical marker in Longview, Gregg County, dedicated in 1976. It is one of 81 historical markers documented in Gregg County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 124 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.5098, -94.7540 near Longview. The nearest cataloged historic site is Grace Hill (cemetery), about 0.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Hays, Martin, Preachers Hill, and Gregg County.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5183009987. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
