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Union Station THC Marker in Paris, Texas

Description: Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for the "Union Station" west of downtown Paris, Texas. This view shows the wide overhang with flat support brackets making a geometric design, a light, and the corner of the building.
Date: November 13, 2008
Creator: Bell, Jim
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

First United Methodist Church THC Marker

Description: Photograph of a historical marker for the First United Methodist Church in downtown Paris, Texas, located at Lamar Avenue and 3rd NE Street. The marker was established by the Texas Historical Commission and reads: "First United Methodist Church of Paris The beginning of this congregation can be traced to 1843, when the Rev. James Graham organized the First Methodist Church in the area. It later took the name Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Meanwhile, another congregation, Lamar … more
Date: November 13, 2008
Creator: Bell, Jim
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

SHSC Historical Marker Central National Road 1844

Description: Photograph of an SHSC (State Historical Survey Committee) marker commemorating the Central National Road started by the Republic of Texas in 1844. The road beagan at the mouth of the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, passed through Milam County and downtown Paris, Texas, where this marker is placed at Union Station west of the downtown area. Text of the marker reads: "Central National Road of the Republic of Texas. Designed as a military highway, intended to make linkage with United States … more
Date: November 13, 2008
Creator: Bell, Jim
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell
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