Texas Historical Marker Celebration

Situated about ten miles southwest of lexington, The community of moab was a predominately africanamerican community. There are indications that the area Was well populated before the civil war but became more So following emancipation. Many “freedom colonies” Formed in lee county after the civil war and began New black landowner communities. Moab was mostly a Community of farmers who were dependent upon income From crops. To supplement their income, families would Go on “cotton picks” and follow cotton harvesting Throughout texas and parts of new mexico. For food, Families harvested peanuts, corn and other vegetables And raised hogs, cattle, chickens and turkeys.