Historical Marker

Lawler Community

Florence · Williamson County · THC Atlas #5491009257

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Marker Inscription

Founded before mid-1800s. Named for early settler L. T. "Uncle Lee" Lawler. Beloved by citizens, for years he leased land free to community for school, church, and cemetery. First school, named for Edward Stevenson (land donor) began before 1872. Now farm and ranch area.

About this site

Lawler Community is a historical marker in Florence, Williamson County. It is one of 241 historical markers documented in Williamson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 448 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.8606, -97.7470 near Florence. The nearest cataloged historic site is Gravel Hill (cemetery), about 2.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Florence, Early Church, and First United Methodist Church of Florence.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5491009257. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 30.8606, -97.7470 · Florence, Williamson County
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