Near Paradise in Wise County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Draco
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 30, 2026
1. Draco Marker
Settled in the early 1880s, the rural community of Draco was originally called Tylewater. The name was changed when a U.S. Post Office was granted in 1883, with W. J. Mann as first postmaster. The community soon boasted two churches, a school, general store, blacksmith shop, public well, gin, and horse racing track. After the post office was discontinued in 1889, the community began to decline. The school remained open until 1933, when it was consolidated with the Paradise school system. The last remaining building in Draco was moved in 1937.
Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4770.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 33° 6.242′ N, 97° 44.661′ W. Marker is near Paradise, Texas, in Wise County. It is on County Road 3555 south of County Road 3552, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 532 Co Rd 3555, Paradise TX 76073, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Dallas, Pacific & Southeastern Railway (approx. 0.7 miles away); Cottondale (approx. 3˝ miles away); "Machine Gun" Kelley (approx. 3˝ miles away); Paschall (approx. 3.6 miles away); Dr. M. W. Matthews (approx. 4.3 miles away); George Lafayette Ramsdale (approx. 4.3 miles away); First Christian Church of Paradise
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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 30, 2026
2. Draco Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
