Details for Naples

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5343007853

Data

Marker Number 7853
Atlas Number 5343007853
Marker Title Naples
Index Entry Naples
Address US 67 and Walnut St.
City Naples
County Morris
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 343271
UTM Northing 3675086
Subject Codes cities and towns; settlements
Marker Year 1968
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 24" x 18"
Marker Text When railroad by-passed prosperous town of Wheatville (3 mi. N), this rival town emerged at railroad. Post office moved here Jan. 1882, and was called Station Belden. Name was changed to Naples by U. S. Post Office Department, Feb. 1895. With depletion of hardwood forests, economy returned to cattle and agriculture.

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