Grimes County, Texas

Historical Markers in Roans Prairie, Texas

Roans Prairie has 3 official Texas Historical Commission markers in Grimes County. The marker list includes records dating to 1936. Common marker themes include 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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  • Churches, cemeteries, and community institutions
  • Railroad, trail, and transportation history

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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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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…

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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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