Edith

Settled by cattlemen who ran herds on open range, and stock-farming homesteaders. Development began in early 1880's after Winfield Scott, rancher, fenced his spread. Area had three schools, lodge hall, tabernacle, general store, cotton gin and blacksmith shop. The post office, established in 1890, was named for Edith Bonsall, an admired young lady of Ballinger. It closed in 1955. Dwindling schools combined, then consolidated with those of nearby Robert Lee. As trend toward urban living increased, Edith declined. (1969)

Edith is a historical marker in Robert Lee, Coke County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Coke County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 33 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.9072, -100.6111 near Robert Lee. The nearest cataloged historic site is Coke County Jail (historical marker), about 7.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Methodist Church of Robert Lee, Coke, Richard, and Fence-cutting War.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5081001390. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.