Lyons
An 1878 railway work camp; in 1880 became town of Lyon's Station, named for site donor, W. A. Lyon. Soon had 3 cotton gins, an oil mill, many businesses. In 1894 hosted first auto ever seen in this county, with rides for the daring. Now gateway to Lake Somerville Recreation Area. (1968)
30.3865° N, 96.5639° W
Where to Find It
SH corner SH 36 and Magnolia St., near Lyons Community Center
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi NW Lyons Methodist Church Lyons
- 2.1 mi SE Oaklawn Cemetery Somerville
- 3.3 mi SE First United Methodist Church of Somerville Somerville
- 3.5 mi SE Somerville Somerville
- 3.5 mi SE 1906 Reunion of Hood's Texas Brigade Somerville
- 3.5 mi SE Site of the Somerville Harvey House Somerville