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Black plaque № 19620

Whitewright, TX, United States

Kentucky Town. When first settled in 1830s was known as Annaliza. Renamed by Kentucky emigrants in 1858. Unique layout gave town protection against Indian attacks. On freight and stage routes. "Sacred Harp," a robust frontier gospel style of singing and composition, began here. During Civil War was

Quantrill gang rendezvous. #7389

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