Seymour in Baylor County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Early Community Building
Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 23, 2021
1. Early Community Building Marker
Built 1877 by Charles Holman, builder-carpenter from Sweden. Stone was quarried south of town. Over the years, structure housed school, churches, newspaper office and a community center.
It was purchased by J. E. McClelen in 1949 and restored as a private home.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969
Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 33° 35.351′ N, 99° 15.535′ W. Marker is in Seymour, Texas, in Baylor County. Marker is at the intersection of North East Street and East Morris Street, on the right when traveling north on North East Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 North East Street, Seymour TX 76380, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Christian Church of Seymour (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Baylor County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Near Route of The Western Trail (approx. 1.6 miles away); St. John Catholic Church (approx. 11 miles away).
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Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 23, 2021
2. Early Community Building
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
