Alvord in Wise County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
City of Alvord
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 28, 2024
1. City of Alvord Marker
Inscription.
City of Alvord. . By 1882, when the Fort Worth and Denver Railroad built a line to this area, a small agricultural community had developed here on an old Indian trail. First known as Nina, the town was renamed Alvord in 1883, probably in honor of J.B. Alvord, President of the railroad. Early businesses here included mercantile stores, a drugstore, a variety store, a bank, hotels and a saloon with a second floor opera house. The first school was established at Briar Branch in 1890. Alvord has continued to develop as a center of farming, ranching and oil production.
By 1882, when the Fort Worth & Denver Railroad built a line to this area, a small agricultural community had developed here on an old Indian trail. First known as Nina, the town was renamed Alvord in 1883, probably in honor of J.B. Alvord, President of the railroad. Early businesses here included mercantile stores, a drugstore, a variety store, a bank, hotels and a saloon with a second floor opera house. The first school was established at Briar Branch in 1890. Alvord has continued to develop as a center of farming, ranching and oil production.
Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12699.)
Location. 33° 21.601′ N, 97° 41.814′ W. Marker is in Alvord, Texas, in Wise County. Marker is on West Elm Street west of O'Neil Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located in front of Alvord City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 W Elm Street, Alvord TX 76225, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
