Lyons
SH 36, Lyons, TX, USA
Texas, USA
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EST. 1878
EST. 1878
1878
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION at Lyons.
The Texas Historical Commission Atlas records this marker as listed at the listed location. It remains part of the state marker inventory; the placement description and coordinates in this row follow the current official Atlas record and should be field-verified before publication.
About Lyons
Lyons began in 1878 as a railway work camp and became the town of Lyon's Station in 1880, named for donor W. A. Lyon. The town soon supported three cotton gins, an oil mill, and numerous businesses serving the surrounding farming community. In 1894 Lyons hosted the first automobile seen in the county, offering rides to curious and daring residents.
HISTORY HAPPENED HERE at Lyons
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) Source: https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/Details/5051008641
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