Palestine Fire Department
Palestine, founded 1846, acquired fire department when International & Great Northern Railroad extended line here in 1872. Early fire-wagon was horse-drawn flatbed loaded with hose. Motor truck and city water were introduced 1918. Bell from 1895 hangs in front. (1972)
31.7640° N, 95.6280° W
Where to Find It
611 Avenue A, Palestine
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi W Don Hastings Palestine
- 0.1 mi NE Palestine Salt Works C. S. A. Palestine
- 0.1 mi NE Anderson County Courthouse Palestine
- 0.1 mi SW First Presbyterian Church Palestine
- 0.1 mi NE Governor Thomas Mitchell Campbell Palestine
- 0.1 mi NE Purvey Lee (P.L.) Chism Palestine