City of Rogers
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Marker Text: 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) Marker No: 4338
Aluminum 14 x 24 Subject Marker
Geographic: 30.932812, -97.229172
Location: 119 Mesquite Avenue, Rogers
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