On Farm to Market Road 612 at Highway 2173, on the left when traveling west on Highway 612.
Founded 1907 by a realty firm. Named by townsite surveyor, for his native county in Virginia.
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 . . . — — Map (db m110833) HM
On Farm to Market Road 612, 0.1 miles west of Farm to Market Road 2173, on the left when traveling west.
Pioneer store noted for its continuous career on original site. Founded in 1915 by D. A. Jones and John A. Stavely, with associated shareholders. Stock--freighted in by Roscoe, Snyder & Pacific Railroad--was typical "general merchandise": clothing, . . . — — Map (db m110832) HM
On Farm to Market Road 2173 at Farm to Market Road 2214, on the right when traveling south on Highway 2173.
Established in 1899, with the granting of a post office, on land owned by D. C. McGregor. The school on "Jumbo" Ranch (in area settled in 1890s) was relocated here and Light began to grow. In 1905 a new, two-room school building was constructed.
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On Oak Street at 12th Street, on the left when traveling south on Oak Street.
A vital religious and social institution for early settlers, this church was founded in 1893 by The Rev. W.W. Werner as Deep Creek Congregation. Worshipers met at Jumbo Ranch Schoolhouse (1.5 mi. E) until 1902, then occupied the . . . — — Map (db m110829) HM
