Marker Inscription
Community established along waterway of Leona Irrigation and Agricultural Association, formed in 1874 by Greenville and W. B. Bowles, A. B. Dillard, Charles T. Rose, A. J. Spencer, and T. E. Taylor. Irrigation produced rich crops; many families settled here. A schoolhouse doubled as church and community center. Settlers gathered in from a large area for dances, weddings and other festivities-- often prolonged. In 1894 flood ruined the farms, and people moved away-- many to Uvalde, to become substantial citizens there. Only a cemetery remains (1 mi. W) of "Ditch" settlement. 1970
About this site
Ditch is a historical marker in Uvalde, Uvalde County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 55 historical markers documented in Uvalde County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 82 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.1463, -99.7023 near Uvalde. The nearest cataloged historic site is The Ditch Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Fort Inge, Fort Inge, and Fort Inge, Camp Dix, C.S.A..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5463005322. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
