Texas Historical Marker #13467
Long Creek Cemetery. Capt. A. Webb, veteran of the Black Hawk War in Illinois, established a homestead near here as part of the Mercer Colony in the mid-19th century. He was joined later by father-in-law and War of 1812 veteran Benjamin Crownover and his family. In 1855, Crownover's daughter Leona Caldwell was the first laid to rest in this field beneath a pecan tree. Capt. Webb later deeded a tract of land to area residents as the site of a school, church and public burial ground. His donation and that of W.H. Caldwell formed the center of Long Creek community. The Long Creek Cemetery is a link to generations of area families. Burials include many military veterans, ministers, teachers and members of the Masons, Eastern Star and Woodmen of the World organizations. Stones and landscaping at the cemetery represent a broad spectrum of funereal practices from the 19th century to the present, and today, an association formed in 1910 maintains the burial ground. Historic Texas Cemetery - 2005 #13467
500 Long Creek Rd, Sunnyvale, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #13306
First Baptist Church of Sunnyvale. On July 3, 1904, New Hope Baptist Church chartered with thirteen members under the direction of Dr. James B. Gambrell, who was associated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and the First Baptist Church of Dallas. The Rev. S.W. Kendrick served as the first pastor, with services held once a month. In 1907, members dedicated their first sanctuary, located northwest of this site. The church grew, and in 1953, New Hope residents joined with other nearby communities to incorporate as the City of Sunnyvale. The church's name changed in 1966 to reflect its place in the community. In 1978, the church moved to this site, where it continues to expand its programs and facilities. (2005) #13306
3018 Belt Line Rd, Sunnyvale, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #06776
Loving, James and Margaret. James and Margaret Loving 1811 - 1869) (1820 - 1877) The sixteenth family in Dallas County. Came by covered wagon and flatboat from Kentucky to Texas in 1843 as members of the Peters Colony. Arrived in Dallas County (then unorganized) in 1844. On a 640-acre grant (2 mi. east) from Mercer's Colony, they built log cabin, raised corn, wove cloth, and boiled soil from salt lick to make own salt. Had 8 children. Loving, a brother of pioneer trail drive Oliver Loving, was killed by a horse thief in 1869. #6776
?, Sunnyvale, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #06717
Galloways' Old Home Place. Farmhouse of Confederate veteran Benjamin Franklin Galloway (1833 - 1912) and wife Eliza (Fletcher), who came from Tennessee. They built first three rooms, 1875-76; Galloway enlarged house, 1888. Fourth generation of the family now preserves home. RTHL - 1973 #6717
629 Pecan Creek Drive, Sunnyvale, TX, United States