Clarksville High School - Tiger Claw Yearbook (Clarksville, TX)

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As ihe frontier became more stable, early settlers started building homes and churches. Some of these still stand. The Doctor Look home was started around 1880, the W. L. Nunnely home in 1868, the DeMorse home in 1833, and the Tucker home in 1870. All of these beautiful old homes have either been restored or plans are in the process to do so. St. Paul Methodist Church was one of the first Negro churches in Texas. Since it was erected in 1883, six generations have worshipped there. The First United Presbyterian Church was organized at Old Shiloh in 1833. In 1858, it was moved to Clarksville. The present building was built in 1905. The class favorite pictures were taken in front of the building. 5

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In the center of the square in Clarksville is a tall stately monument erected in the memory of confederate soldiers. Three historical markers have been placed around the square. One honors the members of the Con- federate Congress. The second marker honors Reverend William Stevenson who preached to Indians and Anglo-Americans in the area as early as 1815. The third marker tells of the importance of the Civil War stagecoach stop in Clarksville. Few people have not heard of the Hanging Tree located in the Clarksville Cemetery. The huge post oak tree stood as a grim reminder to the citizens in the 1830's that law and order was to be upheld in the frontier town of Clarksville. 4

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All who visit the lovely restored home of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Tucker (the Rice Harris Home) come away with a deeper appreciation for our American Heritage. Antiques fill each room. The bed pictured below is over 300 years old. In the lovely two story home there are 7 fireplaces which are operable. Captain William Becknell was the founder of The Santa Fe Trail from Independence, Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1821. He was given a large amount of land in this area as a bonus for serving in the Texas Revolution. Captain Becknell’s grave marker stands in an open field off Highway 82. As one drives down the highway and sees the lonely marker, he country so that we can enjoy the freedom and prosperity is reminded of those who contributed so much to our that we have today. 6