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
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Laws Chapel Cemetery (approx. 3.7 miles away); Law's Chapel (approx. 3.7 miles
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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 1,194 times since then and 74 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.
