Cottondale
Area's oldest settlement. Platted by landowner B. F. Banks, who also gave lots for public use named, 1875, for lush growth of cotton planted by John Bridges, blacksmith, to finance a trip to Alabama to bring back his bride. Paradise took over town's post office, (1912); school (1933).
33.0649° N, 97.7062° W
Where to Find It
From Bridgeport, take FM 2123 south about 13.6 miles to Cottondale; marker is located at community center.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SW "Machine Gun" Kelley Cottondale
- 3 mi NW Dallas, Pacific & Southeastern Railway Paradise
- 3.2 mi W Paschall Bridgeport
- 3.5 mi NW Site of Draco Paradise
- 5.3 mi N Site of Old Town Paradise Paradise
- 5.8 mi E Keeter Cemetery Keeter