Details for Gainesville
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5097002097
Data
| Marker Number | 2097 |
| Atlas Number | 5097002097 |
| Marker Title | Gainesville |
| Index Entry | Gainesville |
| Address | |
| City | Gainesville |
| County | Cooke |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 681989 |
| UTM Northing | 3725261 |
| Subject Codes | cities and towns |
| Marker Year | 1964 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | From Gainesville take US 82 about 5 miles east to roadside park, north side of highway. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 24" x 18" |
| Marker Text | Founded 1850. Named for Gen. Edmund P. Gaines, who in 1836 aided Republic of Texas. Military supply headquarters during Civil War. Important in defense against Indian attacks and invasion. Center for agriculture, industry, oil. Home of famed Gainesville Community Circus. (1964) |