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History on
a Granite Marker:
The entire history
of this Newport is summed up in the terse inscription on the 1936
Centennial marker:
“Founded in 1846 by Joseph Werner, a German emigrant – abandoned with
the decline of Trinity River navigation.”
Photographer’s Note:
“It appears to have been almost covered by the waters of Lake Livingston.
The Newport townsite and Werner Cemetery now reside on private property.”
- Barclay
Gibson, February 22, 2013 |
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