Marker Inscription
Prehistoric Caddoan Indians utilized the abundant deposits of rich clays in this region to make their fine pottery vessels. The modern pottery industry in Henderson County began in 1857, when Levi S. Cogburn (1812-1866), one of a family of potters from Georgia, started making cups, saucers, and plates in Athens. Cogburn's plant operated until shortly after his death in 1866. Industry was reactivated in 1885 by M. K. Miller, who with his sons, started the Athens Pottery Company, first of many tile, brick, and pottery plants in the area.
About this site
Pottery Industry, Henderson County is a historical marker in Athens, Henderson County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 65 historical markers documented in Henderson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 155 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.1924, -95.8521 near Athens. The nearest cataloged historic site is Athens (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include First Factory in Athens, Machinery From, Henderson County, and Fisher Robinson Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5213010373. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
