Maysfieldbr/Milam County, Texasbr/30 52.541' N 96 42.063' Wbr/Directions: Start at the intersection of CR-259 and FM-485. Go .9 miles north on CR-259. The marker is on the right (east) side of the road.br/ br/Text: Early important trade and educational center. Established by Augustus W. Sullivan in 1835. River navigation extended to this point for many years. The Austin-East Texas and the Houston-Waco roads crossed here. On this spot was located Port Sullivan College. Established in the early fifties. Incorporated December 16, 1863. Destroyed by fire in 1878.