Town of Corrigan
Located in piney woods of east Texas. Founded about 1860 by landowner and settler James B. Hendry, who donated property for original townsite. When the Texas & New Orleans Railroad was built through area in the early 1880s, a prosperous timber-based economy developed here. The town was named for T. & N. O. official, Pat Corrigan. In 1884 the Trinity & Sabine Timber Company platted town, and soon a hotel, blacksmith shop, several stores, and a 10-pin (bowling) alley appeared. Today lumber, ranching, and farming undergird economy.
30.9992° N, 94.8272° W
Where to Find It
At intersection of US 59 and Ben Franklin St. (SW corner), Corrigan
Nearby Markers
- 0.8 mi SW P. B. Maxey Home Corrigan
- 1 mi NW Union Springs Baptist Church Corrigan
- 5.5 mi S First Baptist Church Moscow
- 5.5 mi S Moscow Moscow
- 5.5 mi S Texas Statesman William Pettus Hobby Moscow
- 5.6 mi S Moscow Male and Female Academy Moscow