Moscow
"Settled by David Green, during Era of Republic Of
Texas.
First Post Office established under name of Green's
in 1847.
Changed to Moscow in 1853.
Incorporated in 1856, was Stage Stop on the
Nacogdoches-Liberty Road. Site of several famous
schools.
Has had free school systen since 1851.
A Cannery for vegetables and fruit, and Bible Column
Factory
(making architectural pillars) were early industries.
In 1881 became important railroad town.
It's seven-mile Moscow, Camden & San Augustine
is one of the shortest railroads in Texas."
Texas State Historical Survey Commission-1967
