Details for Lyons

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5051008641

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Marker Number 8641
Atlas Number 5051008641
Marker Title Lyons
Index Entry Lyons
Address SH 36
City Lyons
County Burleson
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 734064
UTM Northing 3364136
Subject Codes cities and towns; railroads
Marker Year 1968
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location SH corner SH 36 and Magnolia St., near Lyons Community Center
Private Property
Marker Condition
Marker Size Other - explain
Marker Text An 1878 railway work camp; in 1880 became town of Lyon's Station, named for site donor, W. A. Lyon. Soon had 3 cotton gins, an oil mill, many businesses. In 1894 hosted first auto ever seen in this county, with rides for the daring. Now gateway to Lake Somerville Recreation Area. (1968)

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