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Site
of New Kentucky Established
before 1831. A thriving town until its trade was captured by the present city
of Houston, established 30 miles away
in 1836. Abandoned about 1840.
1936
Centennial Marker |
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Members of the San
Jacinto Centennial Association and others at the dedication of the historical
marker for the site of New Kentucky, in the Houston
area near Tomball, undated [circa 1936]. Photograph
courtesy of the Briscoe Center for American History, UT-Austin, Bailey (Bob) Studios
Photographic Archive, e_bb_4377. |
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