​Town of
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Marker Text: ​Founded 1872 as market town on Houston & Texas Central Railway; Named for an H. & T.C. official, Cornelius Ennis (1813-1899). 
        Cumberland Presbyterian built first church, 1872; First school session opened 1873. Czechslovaks settled here 1874, adding a new segment to Anglo-French-Mexican-Texans employed in cattle and cotton economy. In 1892 banker Joseph Baldridge and associates secured H. & T.C. division shops for the town. In 1911 St. John's school was established here. 
      In 20th century, local industry, recreation areas, and municipal services spur continuing growth. (1972)

Marker No: 7062

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 32.327648, -96.627647

Location: Pierce Park, US 287 and NW Main Street, Ennis