City of Rogers
Cotton boom town in 19th century. Founded 1881; named for John D. Rogers, Santa Fe Railroad official. By 1884 had post office, stores; at peak had schools, churches, doctors, newspaper, 3 banks, 6 gins, many businesses. From here came four Bell County sheriffs, including first one, William Reed. (1971)
30.9345° N, 97.2292° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as missing. The inscription above is from its records.
Where to Find It
SE corner Elm and Mesquite streets. Marker reported missing Jan. 2010.
Nearby Markers
- 0.2 mi SE Joseph "Joe Tex" Arrington, Jr. Rogers
- 0.2 mi SE Alvin Ailey Rogers
- 0.4 mi SE First United Methodist Church of Rogers Rogers
- 3.1 mi SE Bryant Station Buckholts
- 3.1 mi SE Site of Major Bryant's Home Buckholts
- 3.7 mi SW County Line Baptist Church Rogers