Argyle

This area was first settled in the 1850s by members of the Peters Colony. In 1881 the town of Argyle was started by Galveston developer James Morrill, when a rail line was built through the area. Early residents came from neighboring settlements. Schools consolidated with Argyle included Beulah, Pilot Knob, Stoney Ridge, Lane, and parts of the Prairie Mound and Litsey districts. An 1895 fire destroyed the business area, but it was soon rebuilt. The growth of nearby urban areas, which led to a decline before World War II, has resulted in recent population increases. (1981)

Argyle is a historical marker in Argyle, Denton County, dedicated in 1981. It is one of 110 historical markers documented in Denton County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 174 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.1209, -97.1824 near Argyle. The nearest cataloged historic site is Graham-Argyle Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Argyle United Methodist Church, Johns' Well and Campgrounds, and Foster Family Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5121000195. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.