New Colony in Cass County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Cass County

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 6, 2020

1. Cass County Marker

Inscription.

Formed from Bowie County land. Created April 25, 1846; organized July 13, 1846. Named in honor of Gen. Lewis Cass (1782-1866). United States soldier and statesman, a strong advocate of annexation of Texas. Important river port city of Jefferson was county seat until Marion County was carved out of Cass in 1860; Linden, near center of county, then became county seat. During wave of sectional patriotism in 1861, the name Cass was changed to "Davis", in honor of Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederate states. The original name was restored in 1871.

Erected 1971 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 9811.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 25, 1846.

Location. 33° 3.683′ N, 94° 16.483′ W. Marker is in New Colony, Texas, in Cass County. Marker is on US-59 South, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Linden TX 75563, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Laws Chapel Cemetery (approx. 3.7 miles away); Law's Chapel (approx. 3.7 miles away); Cass County Courthouse

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(approx. 6.3 miles away); Bessie Coleman (approx. 7.3 miles away); Atlanta Veterans Memorial (approx. 7.3 miles away); Mathews - Powell House (approx. 9½ miles away); Old Liberty Cemetery and Site of Enon Primitive Baptist Church (approx. 9.8 miles away); Dr. M.D.K. Taylor (approx. 13.4 miles away).

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 6, 2020

2. Cass County Marker

Photographed By James Hulse, November 7, 2020

3. Cass County Marker

The marker is located in front of the restrooms of the Cass County Rest Area.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 384 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on November 24, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.