Strawn in Palo Pinto County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Strawn
Photographed By Duane Hall, September 8, 2016
1. Strawn Marker
Inscription.
Strawn. . Anglo settlement began in this area, known as North Fork, in 1855. Stephen Bethel Strawn moved here in 1859 and in 1880 donated the right-of-way for the Texas and Pacific Railroad and laid off property for a townsite. The community’s economy was based on ranching and coal mining, and later on oil and gas resources. Immigrants came to Strawn to work in coal mining operations. The town grew quickly and residents erected homes, established a newspaper, built businesses, schools, banks, churches and civic organizations. In 1917 Strawn was incorporated as a city.
Anglo settlement began in this area, known as North Fork, in 1855. Stephen Bethel Strawn moved here in 1859 and in 1880 donated the right-of-way for the Texas and Pacific Railroad and laid off property for a townsite. The community’s economy was based on ranching and coal mining, and later on oil and gas resources. Immigrants came to Strawn to work in coal mining operations. The town grew quickly and residents erected homes, established a newspaper, built businesses, schools, banks, churches and civic organizations. In 1917 Strawn was incorporated as a city.
Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15491.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 32° 33.13′ N, 98° 29.833′ W. Marker is in Strawn, Texas, in Palo Pinto County. Marker is at the intersection of Housley Street (State Highway 108) and Houston Ave, on the right when traveling east on Housley Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 Housley St, Strawn TX 76475, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bethel Strawn, C.S.A. (here, next to this marker); Strawn City Hall (a few steps from this marker); Thomas House
Also see . . . Strawn, TX. From the Texas State Historical Association’s “Handbook of Texas Online”. (Submitted on October 6, 2016.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, September 8, 2016
2. Markers at Strawn City Hall
Photographed By Duane Hall, September 8, 2016
3. Bethel Strawn, C.S.A. and Strawn Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 534 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
