Polk County, Texas
Goodrich has 4 official Texas Historical Commission markers in Polk County. The marker list includes records dating to 1936. Common marker themes include courthouse and civic history, churches, cemeteries, and community institutions, railroad, trail, and transportation history. Use this page to preview the markers, then open RoadHistorical on your drive to see nearby stops on the map, listen to narration, and save the places you want to visit.
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86 blocks and 2 public squares were laid out here in 1838 with James Morgan, Arthur Garner and Thomas Bradley as proprietors. Named in honor of Samuel Swartwout (1783-1856), New York speculator and politician who…
View on map ↗(July 24, 1887 - Nov. 14, 1950) Born in Mississippi. Came to Polk County prior to 1910. Served as county's constable and deputy sheriff for 10 years before his election as sheriff in 1920. After 17 years in this office,…
View on map ↗(1891-1961) Born in Livingston. In his 20s, became a local peace officer. Spent years 1927-1933 and 1935-1956 in Texas Ranger service. Noted for coolness during danger in oil boom towns, dock strikes, prison riots,…
View on map ↗GOODRICH IS ONE OF THE FEW EXISTING AREA SCHOOLS KNOWN TO BE CREATED THROUGH THE FEDERAL WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION (WPA). CONSTRUCTION OF THE JEFFERSONIAN STYLE BUILDING BEGAN MAY 2, 1934 UNDER ARCHITECT EMORY S.…
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