Details for Lawler Community

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5491009257

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Marker Number 9257
Atlas Number 5491009257
Marker Title Lawler Community
Index Entry Lawler Community
Address 4 mi. E on FM 487, 0.5 mi. N on FM 2843, 0.2 mi. NW on CR 230
City Florence
County Williamson
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 619737
UTM Northing 3414820
Subject Codes cities and towns
Marker Year
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location 4 mi. E of Florence on FM 487, 0.5 mi. N on FM 2843, 0.2 mi. NW on CR 230
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 14" x 24"
Marker Text Founded before mid-1800s. Named for early settler L. T. "Uncle Lee" Lawler. Beloved by citizens, for years he leased land free to community for school, church, and cemetery. First school, named for Edward Stevenson (land donor) began before 1872. Now farm and ranch area.

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