[Abbott's Grove Texas Historical Commission marker]

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Photograph of a metal historical marker created by the Texas Historical Commission about Abbott's Grove located in Old City Park in Hillsboro, Texas. The marker is black and in a rectangular shape with a rounded top depicting the shape of the Texas state. Four paragraphs of white text are included on the marker about Abbott's Grove. The park's grassy field and trees are visible behind the sign.

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Keelin, Russell April 25, 2021.

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  • Main Title: [Abbott's Grove Texas Historical Commission marker]
  • Series Title: COVID-19 Response

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Photograph of a metal historical marker created by the Texas Historical Commission about Abbott's Grove located in Old City Park in Hillsboro, Texas. The marker is black and in a rectangular shape with a rounded top depicting the shape of the Texas state. Four paragraphs of white text are included on the marker about Abbott's Grove. The park's grassy field and trees are visible behind the sign.

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1 photograph : col. 360 x 480

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Description from donor: "This historical marker is located at the Old City Park in Hillsboro, Texas. The location was originally known as Abbott's Grove after local Congressman Jo Abbott and was the site of community gatherings, political rallies, and reunions for groups like the Old Settlers and Confederate Veterans Association. The photograph was taken on April 25, 2021 by Russell Keelin."

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  • Preferred Citation: University Memory Collection (AR0892), University of North Texas Special Collections

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  • April 25, 2021

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  • Sept. 1, 2021, 9:29 a.m.

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Keelin, Russell. [Abbott's Grove Texas Historical Commission marker], photograph, April 25, 2021; (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1835480/: accessed June 6, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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