Site Planned for a Regional Trade Center: Simmons, Texas
Originally ranch land, bought in 1900 by Dr. C.F. Simmons (Wealthy St. Louis manufacturer of "Liver Regulator"), who also built this all-faiths church, 1908. After Simmons' son and heir died of snake bite, he sold 60,000--acre ranch to 4,200 small farmers and provided buildings for this rural community. (1969)
28.4059° N, 98.2792° W
Where to Find It
Simmons community, FM 1042, in front of Simmons Community Church
Nearby Markers
- 6.6 mi NW Calliham Calliham
- 6.6 mi NW First Producing Gas Well in McMullen County and First Gas Pipeline to San Antonio
- 6.8 mi NE Site of Three Rivers Glass Factory Three Rivers
- 7 mi NE Rialto Theater Three Rivers
- 7 mi NE Felix Longoria Three Rivers
- 7 mi NE Three Rivers Three Rivers