Historical MarkerCass County
Linden · Cass County · Dedicated 1936 · THC Atlas #5067009811
The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Marker Inscription
Formed from Bowie County land. Created April 25, 1846; organized July 13, 1846. Named in honor of Gen. Lewis Cass (1782-1866), United States soldier and statesman, a strong advocate of annexation of Texas. Important river port city of Jefferson was county seat until Marion County was carved out of Cass in 1860; Linden, near center of county, then became county seat. During wave of sectional patriotism in 1861, the name "Cass" was changed to "Davis", in honor of Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederate states. The original name was restored in 1871. Erected by the State of Texas - 1971
About this site
Cass County is a historical marker in Linden, Cass County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 28 historical markers documented in Cass County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 91 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.0615, -94.2747 near Linden. The nearest cataloged historic site is Echols (cemetery), about 3.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Barnes, Laws Chapel Cemetery, and Law's Chapel Methodist Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5067009811. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
