Historical MarkerJ. A. Megarity Homestead
Corsicana · Navarro County · Dedicated 1983 · THC Atlas #5349007228
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Marker Inscription
James A. Megarity (1838-1911) was born in Georgia and served in the Confederate army during the Civil War. He took part in several important battles including Gettysburg and Petersburg. He was also present at the surrender of Gen. Robert E. Lee. Megarity wed Narcissa C. Hardman in 1859, and they came to Texas in 1872. After renting land for a time, they bought this site in 1876 and built their home. Megarity's land holdings grew to 187 acres, and he became a prosperous area farmer. The Megaritys were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. (1983)
About this site
J. A. Megarity Homestead is a historical marker in Corsicana, Navarro County, dedicated in 1983. 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 32.0587, -96.4968 near Corsicana. The nearest cataloged historic site is Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Oak Valley School, 15th Texas Infantry Companies E and G, and Navarro Rifles.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5349007228. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
