Ely

A veteran of the Civil War, Levi Wells Ely (1829-1904) and his wife Laura (Page) migrated to this area from Georgia in 1882. The settlement that grew up around their farm became known as the Ely community. Settlers were attracted to this cotton-producing area by the fertile soil and nearby rail lines. Ely was the site of a general store, cotton gin, blacksmith shop, barber shop, and churches. A post office, opened in 1895, closed in 1905. A school was located here until 1949 when it was consolidated with the Whitewright District. (1980)

Ely is a historical marker in Ector vicinity, Fannin County, dedicated in 1980. It is one of 109 historical markers documented in Fannin County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 262 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.5234, -96.3122 near Ector vicinity. The nearest cataloged historic site is Marvin Methodist Church (cemetery), about 0.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Porter's Chapel Cemetery, Long-Williams, and Blanton Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5147008869. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.