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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)
Lyons is a historical marker in Lyons, Burleson County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 69 historical markers documented in Burleson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 133 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.3813, -96.5565 near Lyons. The nearest cataloged historic site is Lyons Community (cemetery), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Lyons Methodist Church, Lyons Lutheran Cemetery, and Lyons United Church of Christ Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5051008641. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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