Marker Inscription
New York native Charles Henry Allyn (1842-1918) came to Texas in 1868, after having served as a captain in the Union army during the Civil War. Capt. Allyn arrived in Corsicana with his wife, Angela (Aldrich), in 1871. As a Corsicana businessman, he assisted in the organization of the First National Bank, local savings and loan companies, and the cotton mill. Allyn served as a member of the city council before holding a two-year term as Corsicana's mayor from 1888 to 1890. Capt. Allyn was also active in civic, educational, and church activities. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
About this site
Allyn, Charles Henry is a historical marker in Corsicana, Navarro County, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 128 historical markers documented in Navarro County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 218 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.0909, -96.4616 near Corsicana. The nearest cataloged historic site is Corsicana Oil Field Discovery Well (historic place), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Petroleum Industry, Nicol, H. C., Old Welding Shop, and Merchants Opera House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5349006226. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
