Near Thorndale in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Gano Community
Photographed By Keith Peterson
1. Site of Gano Community Marker
Settlement in this area began in the 1870s. The Wilder family operated a cotton gin, grist mill, blacksmith shop and general store. Other pioneer residents included the Allcorn, Watson, Casey, Gambrell, Gregory, and Howe families. By the 1890s the community was named Gano in honor of Confederate General R.M. Gano and included a post office, school and church. The town began to decline after the general store closed. The church building was not rebuilt after a storm, and the school was consolidated with Milam County schools in 1919. Few vestiges of the town remain.
Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12700.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 30° 31.375′ N, 97° 11.27′ W. Marker is near Thorndale, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of FM-486 and CR-441. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Thorndale TX 76577, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Shiloh Baptist Church (approx. 2.4 miles away); St. Paul Lutheran Church, School and Cemetery (approx. 6.4 miles away); Post Oak Island Lodge #181, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 6.4 miles away); St. John Lutheran Church
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 915 times since then and 21 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on December 6, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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