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Historic plaque on grounds of Martin Co. Courthouse: Marienfeld

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Stanton, Texas. It reads: "Marienfeld. Former name of Stanton. Begun as German colony by 5 German Catholics from Kansas, who pitched tents here, near new Texas & Pacific Railroad in 1881. The site - with a water tank, section house, telegraph office - bore name Grelton, but settlers had it changed to Marienfeld - German for "Field of Mary". County was created 1876 and named for Wylie Martin, senator in Republic of Texas. When the county organized, town became … more
Date: August 6, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.13484981362423 -101.79249582537841
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Historic Marker Application: Connell House]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Connell House, in Stanton, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1997
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Texas Historical Commission
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