Colleyville in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bransford
Early residents of the area remembered a post office, two daily passenger trains, four doctors, two blacksmith shops, a livery stable, four general stores, and a lodge hall in the town. The railroad depot provided a passenger and supply center for the surrounding agricultural communities.
The Bransford Lodge Hall, built in 1911, provided a meeting place for four groups: the Odd Fellows, Woodmen of the World, Knights of Modern Macabees, and the Farmers Union. It was also a gathering place for many community activities.
The closing of the Bransford post office in 1913 and the advent of highway travel contributed to the decline of Bransford. By the time the city of Colleyville was incorporated in 1956, most reminders of the hamlet called Bransford had disappeared.
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 491.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 32° 53.815′ N, 97° 9.756′ W. Marker is in Colleyville, Texas, in Tarrant County. Marker is on Shelton Drive, 0.1 miles west of Bransford Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 408 Shelton Drive, Colleyville TX 76034, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Felps Berry Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); Bransford Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Webb House (within shouting distance of this marker); Pleasant Run Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away); Texas Public School Gymnastics Program (approx. 0.7 miles away); Pleasant Run School (approx. 0.7 miles away); Dunn/Tirk Log Barn (approx. 0.8 miles away); The "Rock House" (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colleyville.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2023, by Morgan Petermann of Irving, Texas. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 4, 2023, by Morgan Petermann of Irving, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.