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Historical Markers in Thrall, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 5 Texas historical markers in Thrall, in Williamson County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Texas Revolution, Native History, Ghost Towns, and Strange But True. The markers on this list were placed between 1970 and 2007.
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- Lawrence Chapel Cemeteryplaced 1970
Adam Lawrence (1799-1878), pioneer farmer and cattle raiser, donated this tract in 1840. Born in Kentucky, he received a Texas land grant, 1822.
- Site of Gano Communityplaced 1997
Settlement in this area began in the 1870s. The Wilder family operated a cotton gin, grist mill, blacksmith shop and general store.
- Town of Thrallplaced 1976
An 1876 International & Great Northern Railroad siding called "Stiles Switch" for landowners J.E. and F.N. Stiles, grew into a shipping point for the…
- St. John Lutheran Churchplaced 2007
St. John Lutheran Church dates to 1917, when area Lutherans joined with the Rev. Arthur E. Hartmann, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church (Taylor), to…
- Zion Lutheran Church Cemeteryplaced 2003
Established in 1882 by German, Austrian, Swiss and French settlers, the community of Sandoval developed near Turkey Creek.
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