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This is a photo of Front Street (now known as Spring Street) which runs along the railroad tracks in Palestine, Texas. It was taken about 1880.

Date: 1880~

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Palestine Public Library

This is a photograph of the second Anderson County Jail. The jail was built on the southwest corner of the courthouse square in 1879-80. It was, at the time, the most architecturally advanced building on the square of Palestine. Its clock tower, rising one floor beyond the two-story sheriff’s office and jail, could be seen all the way to New Town, the part of town near the railroad depot. The jail was used until 1931, when it was considered inadequate for county needs. It was torn down and a mo… more

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Map of Magnolia, Texas]

Hand-drawn map of Magnolia, Texas showing the town's major roads, buildings, and landmarks.

Date: July 7, 1924

Creator: Van Devender, S. C.

Item Type: Map

Location: None

Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Original Platmap of the City of Palestine, TX]

In 1846 the Texas Legislature created Palestine to serve as seat for the newly established Anderson County. James R. Fulton, Johnston Shelton and William Bigelow were hired by the first Anderson County commissioners to survey the surrounding land and lay out a town site, consisting of a central courthouse square and the surrounding 24 blocks.

Date: 1846

Item Type: Map

Partner: Palestine Public Library

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