City of Rogers

Historical marker location:

119 Mesquite Ave., Rogers, Texas

( corner of Elm and Mesquite roads)

Marker installed: 1971

Cotton boom town in 19th century. Founded 1881; named for John D. Rogers, Santa Fe Railroad official. By 1884 had post office, stores; at peak had schools, churches, doctors, newspaper, 3 banks, 6 gins, many businesses. From here came four Bell County sheriffs, including first one, William Reed. (1971).

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