Longview in Gregg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old Fredonia Townsite
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 17, 2015
1. Old Fredonia Townsite Marker
The community of Fredonia was founded by Haden Edwards, a land grantee who contracted in 1825 with the Mexican government to establish 800 families of settlers in East Texas. A later misunderstanding with Mexico caused him to organize the famous Fredonian Rebellion and flee to the U.S. in 1827 in failure. The town of Fredonia prospered, though, as an important ferry crossing and river port. The numerous structures built by residents included a brick kiln, homes and warehouses, mainly for cotton. After the Civil War, the population declined and the post office closed. Residents abandoned the town after it was bypassed by the railroad circa 1870.
Erected 2005 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9959.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 32° 26.082′ N, 94° 47.208′ W. Marker is in Longview, Texas, in Gregg County. Marker is at the intersection of Old Kilgore Highway (County Road 2087) and Interstate 20, on the right when traveling north on Old Kilgore Highway. Marker is off to the right in a sand parking area. Touch for map. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Grable Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away); Gum Spring Presbyterian Church (approx. 3.3 miles away); Pleasant Green Baptist Church (approx. 3.6 miles away); Danville Community (approx. 3.7 miles away); Harmon General Hospital (approx. 4 miles away); Robert Gilmour LeTourneau (approx. 4 miles away); Big Inch Pipeline (approx. 4.3 miles away); First Baptist Church of Longview (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Longview.
More about this marker. The marker was originally erected in 1967.
Also see . . . Wikipedia article on the Fredonian Rebellion. (Submitted on September 25, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 17, 2015
2. Marker looking north on County Road 2087.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 17, 2015
3. Old Fredonia Townsite Marker protected by railings.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 3,846 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
