Town of Nash
Begun about 1873; first named "T. C. Junction" for its location on Transcontinental Division of Texas & Pacific Railroad. In 1884 post office was established and named "Park", after Dr. J. N. Parker, the first postmaster. First school started 1885 in single room. New buildings have been erected in 1904, 1924, 1967. In 1906 the town was named in honor of Martin Manny Nash, division superintendent of Texas & Pacific. Noted resident was Dr. Joseph Abner Dodd (1871-1944), who served 6 terms in Texas House of Representatives. Present town population stands at 2,000. (1970)
33.4427° N, 94.1227° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as in storage, so it may not be standing at this location.
Where to Find It
SE corner US 82 (E. New Boston Rd.) and S. Pecan St. Marker reported damaged and in storage Jul. 2022.
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