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Fannin County, Texas
Historical Markers in Ladonia, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 11 Texas historical markers in Ladonia, in Fannin County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War, Native History, and Outlaws & Lawmen. The markers on this list were placed between 1964 and 2012. 4 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Start with these Ladonia stories
- Site of Fort Lydayplaced 1983
Early Texas pioneer Isaac Lyday built a fort in this area soon after settling here in 1836. The compound, located .75 mi. E. and .5 mi.
- Ladonia Cemeteryplaced 1988
The principal burial ground for members of the Ladonia community, this graveyard has historically been divided into two sections: The I.O.O.F. (Odd…
- Bethel Lodge No. 134 A. F. & A. M.placed 1988
Operating under a dispensation issued in 1853, this organization was formally chartered by the Grand Lodge of Texas in 1854.
- Central National Roadplaced 1972
Created 1844 to connect Texas Republic with the United States. Route began in Dallas, to go to Kiomatia Crossing on Red River.
- First Baptist Church of Ladoniaplaced 1991
Ladonia's Baptists trace their history to 1859, when the Rev. Robert Cooke Buckner began traveling from Paris, Texas to Ladonia to preach monthly…
- Fry Homesteadplaced 1964
Built 1854 by Abraham K. Fry on land bought in 1844 in Texas Republic. Continuously owned by Fry family to present time.
All 11 historical markers in Ladonia
Historical markers near Ladonia
- Wolfe City5 stories · 9 mi
- Honey Grove21 stories · 12 mi
- Commerce19 stories · 13 mi
- Cooper19 stories · 15 mi
- Bonham43 stories · 17 mi
- Leonard14 stories · 18 mi
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