Marker Inscription
(July 19, 1891-Dec. 8, 1965) Grassroots researcher-writer and historical preservationist whose work led to development of this pioneer village. Born near Dawson (10 mi. SW), Taylor attended Baylor University (1911-13), married Maud Stockard (1914), and was father of 3 children. Farming, unsuccessful oil drilling in the 1920s boom, and other ventures formed his business career. From his youth, historical interest led him to do original research. He published several books and pamphlets, 1951-59. With Joe Daniel and others, he founded the Navarro County Historical Society in 1956, and this village in 1958.
About this site
Taylor, Alva is a historical marker in Corsicana, Navarro County, dedicated in 1974. 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 32.0967, -96.4755 near Corsicana. The nearest cataloged historic site is Drane, Frank Neal (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Indian Trading Post, Mills, Roger Q., Colonel, and First National Bank of Corsicana.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5349011641. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
