The city of Terrell, in Kaufman County, Texas, was founded as a railroad town in 1873 when the Texas and Pacific Railroad came through the area. C.C. Nash and John G. Moore bought 320 acres and platted the town. The post office opened that year, and the town was named after Robert Terrell, a pioneer settler whose farm was on the western edge of town. Mr. Terrell had a house called “The Round House” on his land which was octagonal in shape and which served to defend against Indian attacks. The town It was incorporated in 1875, and in the next few years, there were 3,000 residents, three flour mills, three cotton gins, an iron foundry, a canning factory, a creamery, two banks. nine churches, and three weekly newspapers. It also became home to the North Texas Insane Asylum, which is now called Terrell State Hospital.
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The focus of this blog is the three-story Aldinger - Cartwright House, a Victorian mansion which was built in 1883 and has 5 bedrooms and 9 fireplaces as well as several balconies. The weblog announces tours of the mansion, news stories about it, and photographs of celebrations there.
http://aldingercartwright.blogspot.com
Publishes photographs of all manner of things in the city. There are many pictures of the sky, before as well as after storms, sunsets, festivals, races, and other events, and local sports.
http://www.terrelldailyphoto.com
The discussions here are about Terrell and is written by the editors and writers of the Terrell Tribune. Topics include news about fires and accidents, as well as the local athletic teams, and coaches. Additionally focuses on the weather and holidays.
http://www.terrelltribune.blogspot.com
