Built 1891 by Dr. A. V. Doak, early settler and civic leader, at end of his street car line, which operated three mule-drawn cars. Used for plays, dances, other amusements. Held crowds of 1,000. In 1900 the pavilion was sold and dismantled.
Doak Pavilion Site
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Doak Pavilion Site is a historical marker in Taylor, Williamson County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 237 historical markers documented in Williamson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 430 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.5724, -97.4288 near Taylor. The nearest cataloged historic site is Taylor Brethren Church (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Zidell House, Booth House, and Wedemeyer Hospital Site.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5491009046. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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