Marker Inscription
Located on the Old San Antonio Road, this area was settled in 1835 by Robert Rogers (1799-1870), who had received a land grant from the Mexican government. A settlement grew up around his property as he was joined by his brother Stephen Rogers and others. The community later included a church, school, post office, Masonic Lodge, and several stores. Bypassed by the Trinity & Brazos Valley Rail Line in 1906, the town was moved 1.6 miles west and renamed Normangee. Only a community cemetery (.1 mile north) remains at the original site.
About this site
Rogers Prairie is a historical marker in Normangee, Leon County. It is one of 20 historical markers documented in Leon County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 102 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.0417, -96.0911 near Normangee. The nearest cataloged historic site is Normangee City Cemetery (cemetery), about 3.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Wealthy Cemetery, Turner Cemetery, and Gum Springs Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5289009633. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
