Texas Historical Marker #14629
First County Seat of Shelby County. #14629
?, Shelbyville, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #07683
First Methodist Church of Shelbyville. -- #7683
?, Shelbyville, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #07686
Site of the Last Battle. Site of the Last Battle August 14, 1844, between Regulators and Moderators, warring factions in Shelby County 1841-1844, who caused heavy sacrifice of life and property before General James Smith with Texas troops restored order #7686
?, Shelbyville, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #07687
McClelland Community Church. -- #7687
?, Shelbyville, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #14292
McWilliams Cemetery. This burial ground, originally known as Wayfare and later as McWilliams Graveyard, has served the Todd Springs community since early in the settlement's history. The community, named for landowner John D. Todd and area springs, was largely populated by African Americans. Before the Civil War, there were plantations in the area, including one owned by Irishman Robert McWilliams, who came here with wife Mary and his family from South Carolina in 1843. McWilliams died in 1864 and although this burial ground is named for him, he is buried in nearby Rather Cemetery. After the Civil War, many freedmen worked in the area as farmers; others labored in Center, Shelbyville and San Augustine. During the early 1900s, Todd Springs was a thriving community, with several businesses, an African American school and a lodge. However, the population declined during the 1930s and 1940s, as many residents moved to urban areas. This burial ground was officially established when N.K. and E.L. Boozer deeded property to trustees, although the land was used as a cemetery before that time. The oldest marked grave in McWilliams Cemetery, of Fennie McClelland, dates to 1903; however, it is believed there are a number of earlier, unmarked burials here. Others interred include farmers, preachers, community leaders and veterans of conflicts dating to World War I. There are also a mumber of teachers buried here, including Johnny W. Lee, who also served as a school administrator. The cemetery features obelisks, grave slabs and Masonic lodge markers. Today, the McWilliams Cemetery Association maintains this burial ground, whose graves provide a record of African American pioneer families that settled Todd Springs. Historic Texas Cemetery-2007 #14292
?, Shelbyville, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #07676
The Bickham House. On site of J. M. Crawford home, built 1850, razed by fire, 1885. Erected by Crawford's stepson, Frederick Lee Bickham (1866-1907), prominent landowner and rancher, in 1885-88. Here he and his wife, Nevada Levonia Mhoon, brought up their children and Bickham's stepsisters and stepbrothers. Timber (cedar, cypress, and heart pine) for house was cut on the property. In 1972, N. O. Thomas bought, restored, and renamed the house "Welcome Hall." Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973 #7676
?, Shelbyville, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #07682
First County Seat of Shelby County. Shelbyville, once known as Nashville, was the first county seat of government of the District of Tenaha, or Shelby County. The first courthouse stood on this site. The settlement began before 1825. It became headquarters for the "Regulator-Moderator War"; troops were raised here to fight the Indians; for the Texas army; and Confederate forces were organized here. #7682
SH 87 and FM 417, Shelbyville, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #07692
Moses Fisk Roberts. (1803-1889) Highly regarded public servant and farmer of Shelby County. His ever-present pack of fox hounds earned him nickname "Dog" Roberts. Born in Tennessee, he moved to Texas in 1836. Lost right eye as soldier in Texas revolution. Was later officer in Texas militia. Served in Congress of Republic (1839-42) and State Legislature (1853-54; 1857-58). Was also justice of the peace and county judge. First wife was Amanda Grant; second, Nancy Murray. #7692
?, Shelbyville, TX, United States