United States / McFaddin, TX

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Texas Historical Marker #06570

Peter Teal. Who served in the Army of the Republic 1835-36. Born in Tennessee 1812; died 1854. (1936) #6570

FM 445 W 4 mi, crossing US 77; 6.4 mi. SSW on CR; private drive 0.75 mi. S, McFaddin, TX, United States

Texas Historical Marker #06552

Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic Church. Built through the generosity of James A. and A. M. McFaddin in 1916, this church began as a mission of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Victoria. It was established to serve Catholics in the Marianna (later McFaddin) community, including workers on the McFaddin Ranch. An important local landmark, the redwood church building features shiplap siding and an attached entry bay at the gable front topped by a woodencross. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990 #6552

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Texas Historical Marker #03291

McFaddin Post Office. The McFaddin Ranch settlement was renamed Marianna in 1906 by the St. Louis, Brownsville, & Mexico Railroad. A post office, opened in the Marberry and Stubblefield General Store in 1907, moved to the McFaddin Mercantile in 1911, and to this building in 1913. At the request of A.M. McFaddin, the name was changed back to McFaddin in 1923. Mail was delivered and sent out on the train until 1962. The board-and-batten building features a gable front and shed-roof porch. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990 #3291

FM 445, McFaddin, TX, United States

Texas Historical Marker #03290

McFaddin Mercantile. The St. Louis, Brownsville,and Mexico Railroad built a line thorugh the McFaddin Ranch about 1900. The ranch settlement, temporarily renamed Marianna by the railroad, soon boasted a depot, post office, church, school, and several businesses, including this mercantile built in 1910. It was a community gathering place and briefly housed the post office. The board-and-batten structure is a fine example of small community mercantile stores. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990 #3290

FM 445, McFaddin, TX, United States