Historical Markers in Texas

The Jefferson "Jimplecute"

History·Marion County·Texas

Initials of words "Join Industry, Manufacturing, Planting, Labor, Energy, Capital (in) Unity Together Everlasting" headed 1848 paper of E.C. Beazley. Ward Taylor (1832-1894) founded present "Jimplecute," published 1865-1926 by his family. Later owners: Mrs. H. P. Winsborough, Tom Foster, Arthur M. Bower, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. Dwaine Dennis. (1973)

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