Hagerville Community
Kentuckian James Henry Hager (1822-1879) and his wife Naoma (Clark) came to Texas in the 1840s. Hager, a farmer and cabinet maker, opened a blacksmith shop and mill in Houston County. The Nacogdoches-to-Navasota stage and mail road ran beside his log home. Hager's son, James Polk, began a post office in 1891 and named the area "Hagersville". Another son, W.J.(Bill) donated land for a schoolhouse that was used for worship. Many residents moved closer to the sawmills and the post office closed in 1905. Business declined but the Community retains its identity.
31.3733° N, 95.1653° W
Where to Find It
1.4 miles east of Kennard on SH 7
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SW Community of Coltharp
- 1.2 mi SW Daniel-Merriwether House Kennard
- 1.2 mi SW Former Rosenwald School Kennard
- 1.2 mi E Allen Chapel Community
- 1.2 mi E Pioneer Settlers of Coltharp
- 1.4 mi SW Kennard Kennard