Edward D. and Mary S. Miller
Historical marker location:Edward D. Miller (1829-1880)
Mary S. Miller (1838-1890)
One of four couples who were cofounders of town of Seymour; he was born in Tennessee, she in Arkansas. Wealthy plantation owners, they came to this area in 1878 after economic hardships of Civil War and Reconstruction.
From 160 acres of land here, they donated streets in "Miller Addition" and part of Courthouse Square. Both were active in real estate promotion. E. D. Miller was also Justice of the Peace.
Recorded, 1971
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