Fluvanna in Scurry County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Fluvanna
When Roscoe, Snyder & Pacific Railroad reached this point in Sept. 1909, a 3-day picnic was held. Buildings at Light, Texas, a mile east, were moved here.
Town developed into important cattle shipping point, as long market drives were abandoned.
By 1912 had 2 wagon yards and 2 blacksmith shops, among many businesses. Later, shipped much cotton before railroad ceased operating here in 1942.
Now a prosperous agricultural community on good highways.
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1930.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1909.
Location. 32° 53.324′ N, 101° 7.994′ W. Marker is in Fluvanna, Texas, in Scurry County. Marker is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 612 and Highway 2173, on the left when traveling west on Highway 612. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fluvanna TX 79517, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fluvanna Mercantile Company (here, next to this marker); Former Townsite of Light (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of First Presbyterian Church of Fluvanna (approx. 0.7 miles away); Dermott (approx. 7 miles away); Home County of Famous Frontiersmen J. Wright Mooar (approx. 8.8 miles away); The Brazos River in Justiceburg (approx. 11.4 miles away); Scurry County's Billionth Barrel of Oil (approx. 12.1 miles away); The Block 97 Controversy (approx. 13.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fluvanna.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 434 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.