Site Planned for a Regional Trade Center
Simmons, Texas
Marker Text: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)
Marker No: 4700
Aluminum 20 x 20 Subject Marker
Geographic: 28.405888, -98.279587
Location:Simmons community, FM 1042, in front of Simmons Community Church