Anna
Texas
City Of Anna
History:
The town of Anna was incorporated in the year 1913 and Jno. F. Greer [was elected] mayor without opposition and served the term, was elected the second time but declined to serve and Dr. W.C. Bryant was elected and is now mayor. Mr. Greer was also the second post master for Anna. He came to Texas in 1870 from Alabama, and settled one mile north of this town.
In the year 1878 he returned to Alabama and was married to Miss Laura Ellis and came back here. Their daughter, Miss Anna, now in Korea as a missionary, was the first child born in Anna.
Mr. and Mrs. Greer are the parents of eleven children, all of whom are living, namely Joe L., owner of the Red Cross Pharmacy, T. E. and B. D. D., twins, Bessie, J. D., Grady, Emma, James, Bryan and Laura May. Baxter Greer lives at Brownwood and is one of the professors in the Daniel Baker [College]. Miss Anna is in Korea. James and Bryan are attending Daniel Baker College; the other children are all residents of Collin County.
Mr. Greer is now in his 66th year and is enjoying reasonably good health. Mrs. Greer is 66 years and is being blessed with the best of health.
Recent News
City of Anna News - March 10, 2023
City of Anna News - March 10, 2023 Anna in the news Anna man catches one of the heaviest largemouth bass in Texas history Swimming next to Jason Conn’s boat at O.H. Ivie Lake near San Angelo last week was one of the biggest bass recorded…
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Anna in the news Rosamond Parkway in Anna now open for access The City of Anna to announced Rosamond Parkway to U.S. 75 is now open. The roadway serves as a critical East/West connection between U.S. 75 and S.H. 5 in northern Anna. Read more. …
Read More »City of Anna News - February 24, 2023
Anna in the news Home Depot looks to Anna On Tuesday, Feb. 28, the Anna City Council will be considering a sales tax grant with The Home Depot. Read more. Provide input on the city's wayfinding We are embarking on the development of a…
Read More »City of Anna News - February 17, 2023
Anna in the news Anna names assistant city manager new interim city manager An interim city manager has been named following the resignation of City Manager Jim Proce. Assistant City Manager Ryan Henderson will step into the role of interim…
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City of Anna News - February 10, 2023 Meet the Community Enhancement and Compliance Division The Community Enhancement and Compliance (CEC) division strives to meet the City’s goal of making Anna a great place to live. The division…
Read More »City Of Anna News - January 27, 2023
Slayter Creek Skate Park closes for renovations Slayter Creek Skate Park is officially closed as the city prepares for the construction of the new course. SPA Skateparks has been selected as the contractor and the 3D renderings are now available…
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