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Founded 1850. Named for Gen. Edmund P. Gaines, who in 1836 aided Republic of Texas. Military supply headquarters during Civil War. Important in defense against Indian attacks and invasion. Center for agriculture, industry, oil. Home of famed Gainesville Community Circus. (1964)
Gainesville is a historical marker in Gainesville, Cooke County, dedicated in 1964. It is one of 44 historical markers documented in Cooke County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 59 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.6511, -97.0376 near Gainesville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Cross Timbers, The (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Miller, Nelson Grove Cemetery, and Oak Grove Community.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5097002097. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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