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Marking 160 years; Farmersville Historical Society seals time capsule at Bain-Honaker House

by | Aug 21, 2025 | Latest

Farmersville Historical Society members and guests gather Saturday, Aug. 16, to help celebrate 160 years of the Bain-Honaker House with a time capsule burial and much more.

Future Farmersville residents will one day open a box filled with stamps, coins, blueprints and memories of 2025 — all thanks to a celebration at the Bain-Honaker House on Saturday, Aug. 16.

The Historical Society marked the home’s 160th year by sealing a new community time capsule during a day of festivities.

The celebration included lawn games, crafts, refreshments and historic photo re-creations. About 65 to 70 people attended, including Mayor Craig Overstreet and City Manager Ben White.

For more on this story see the August 21, 2025 print, or digital edition of The Farmersville Times. Subscribe today and support local journalism in your community.

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