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 Maggie and Herod "Pap" Simpson
N 33° 48.877 W 098° 41.666
14S E 528279 N 3741642
Texas Historical Marker noting the contributions of Maggie and Herod "Pap" Simpson -- the first child born in Holliday and later a mayor here -- to the city. Located in the 100 block of S Main St, Holliday, TX, on the west side of the street.
Waymark Code: WMQ48N
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/16/2015
Views: 2
Marker Number: 14861
Marker Text:
The town of Holliday was officially organized near Holliday Creek in 1890, when the city was platted. The Wichita Valley Railway was built through the area, and a post office was established. In that same year, Maggie Elizabeth Holt and H.W. Simpson were married in Archer County. Herod Michael Simpson was born to the couple on August 1, 1892. In 1894, H.W. Simpson left with a crew to drive cattle to Dodge City, Kansas, and was never heard from again. Maggie Simpson remained in Holliday, where in 1907 she purchased a hotel, which she owned and managed until her death on June 18, 1946. Herod M. Simpson died on January 23, 1963. Both were interred at Holliday Cemetery. (2009)
Marker is Property of the State of Texas
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