Donna in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Donna Hooks Fletcher
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, August 27, 2021
1. Donna Hooks Fletcher Marker
Inscription.
Donna Hooks Fletcher. . The City of Donna was named after, the beautiful and fiercely independent Donna Hooks Fletcher (1879 - 1969). Donna was the daughter of Thomas J. Hooks, one of the founders of the original townsite. Ahead of her time, she was a pioneer and entrepreneur who tamed a piece of the wilderness and crafted many successful businesses. She was also a woman of great compassion and charity, who stretched forth a helping hand to others in her community. Like the Native Americans whose lands these were for millennia before us, she felt a great unity with the sacred and sought strength from God to help others to find goodness within themselves and the world.
The City of Donna was named after, the beautiful and fiercely independent Donna Hooks Fletcher (1879 - 1969). Donna was the daughter of Thomas J. Hooks, one of the founders of the original townsite. Ahead of her time, she was a pioneer and entrepreneur who tamed a piece of the wilderness and crafted many successful businesses. She was also a woman of great compassion and charity, who stretched forth a helping hand to others in her community. Like the Native Americans whose lands these were for millennia before us, she felt a great unity with the sacred and sought strength from God to help others to find goodness within themselves and the world.
Erected 2014.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Women.
Location. 26° 10.227′ N, 98° 3.31′ W. Marker is in Donna, Texas, in Hidalgo County. Marker is on Hooks Avenue east of South 8th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Donna TX 78537, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2021, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 248 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2021, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.
