Historical Marker
Palestine Fire Department
Historical marker location:
611 Avenue A, Palestine, Texas
( 611 Avenue A, Palestine)
Marker installed: 1972
Palestine, founded 1846, acquired fire department when International & Great Northern Railroad extended line here in 1872. Early fire-wagon was horse-drawn flatbed loaded with hose. Motor truck and city water were introduced 1918. Bell from 1895 hangs in front. (1972).