Anthony Drew Kennard · 1936
Served in the Army of Texas 1835 Born in Tennessee July 9, 1788 Died in 1848 His wife Sallie Moore Kennard Born in Tennessee September 16, 1790 Died December 6, 1877. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
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Historical Markers in Roans Prairie, Texas
Roans Prairie is home to 3 official Texas Historical Commission markers — each one telling a piece of the city’s story. Browse the markers below, then find them on the map and discover more nearby with RoadHistorical.
Oakland Baptist Church · 1967
Organized 1854. First pastor was George W. Baines, great grandfather of U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Congregation worshipped in school room till 1872 when present church was built. Church was moved to this site…
View on map ↗Old Oakland Cemetery · 1967
Founded in 1867 in connection with the Oakland Baptist Church, which stood here until moved to Roans Prairie in 1913. Graves of many pioneers are located here. Oakland was once a popular way-station for the Bates and…
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