Hallsville
Formerly Hallville. Successor to Fort Crawford and Ash Springs, pioneer settlements of 1840s. Hallsville was founded when Texas & Pacific Railway was built. First train arrived Aug. 17, 1869. Western terminus for a time, and site (1870-73) of T. & P. shops, town attracted ox-wagon freighting in wool, cotton and buffalo hides from the West. Hallsville, named for Kentuckians Elijah and Volney Hall, received charter Aug. 13, 1870. Volney Hall was a vice president of the old Southern Pacific Railway, which was rechartered as the T. & P. Acquired Sub-Courthouse, 1965.
32.5044° N, 94.5764° W
Where to Find It
at Harrison County Sub-Courthouse
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi N James F. Taylor Lodge No. 169, A.F. & A.M. Hallsville
- 0.1 mi E First State Bank of Hallsville Hallsville
- 0.2 mi W The Hallsville Cemetery Hallsville
- 3.6 mi N Noonday Holiness Camp Interdenominational Hallsville
- 3.6 mi N Noonday Cemetery Hallsville
- 4.5 mi S Forrest-Rogers-Dollahite Cemetery Hallsville