Near Leonard in Fannin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Savage

Photographed By Jesse Nelsen, December 20, 2023

1. Savage Marker

Inscription. William Hamilton "Uncle Billy" Savage (1822-1909) and his wife Elizabeth (Henson) moved to this area in 1869. Due to bad road conditions, they often stocked extra supplies and sold them to their neighbors. Their store became the center of Savage community (2.5 mi. E). The village had a doctor, blacksmith, cotton gin, stores, school, church, and a post office established in 1891. Savage began to decline after World War I (1917-18) when it was bypassed by construction of new roads in the area. Annual reunion activities are held in Leonard (3 mi. SW).

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8929.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 33° 23.962′ N, 96° 12.836′ W. Marker is near Leonard, Texas, in Fannin County. Marker is at the intersection of Texas Route 78 and County Route 4850, on the right when traveling north on State Route 78. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14250 S State Hwy 78, Leonard TX 75452, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Presbyterian Church of Leonard (approx. 2.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Leonard (approx. 2.3 miles away); Leonard (approx.

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2.4 miles away); Dr. William Chamberlayne Jones (approx. 2½ miles away); John Cadwallader Neale (approx. 2½ miles away); Ashley Lodge No. 681, A. F. & A. M. (approx. 3.6 miles away); Lindsey-Randolph Cemetery (approx. 6.7 miles away); Burns Cemetery (approx. 6.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leonard.

Photographed By Jesse Nelsen, December 20, 2023

2. Savage Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2023, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 30, 2023, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.