Black plaque № 16918

Newcastle, TX, United States

Proffitt Cemetery. Members of the Robert Smith Proffitt family came to this area about 1862 and established homes. A son, John Proffitt (1846-1925), amassed large land-holdings and built a gin and other businesses. The developing community was named Proffitt. At its height it boasted homes, a post o

ffice, school, retail businesses, a Methodist church, and Baptist church. On July 17, 1867, three young men were killed in an Indian raid near this site. They were buried in a common grave on John Pro

Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 16918 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off