Site of the Town of Grand Cane
Here General Sam Houston built a home in 1843 and in it resided until 1845. A post office was established May 22, 1846 with Vernon B. Lea as postmaster. It was discontinued October 24, 1868 and reestablished April 26, 1869. The name of the town was changed to Ironwood August 26, 1869. The post office was discontinued March 15, 1900.
30.3489° N, 94.7539° W
Where to Find It
on SH 146, about 23 mi. N of Liberty on E side of road
Nearby Markers
- 4.8 mi N Concord Community Cemetery Rye
- 4.8 mi N Site of Concord Baptist Church Rye
- 7.3 mi S Hugh B. Johnston Liberty
- 12.8 mi W The Schools of Tarkington Prairie Cleveland
- 12.9 mi SE Batson Prairie School & Church and Guedry Cemetery Batson
- 13 mi E Ghost Road: The Big Thicket Light Saratoga