Marker Inscription
Settled in the early 1880s, the rural community of Draco was originally called Tylewater. The name was changed when a U.S. Post Office was granted in 1883, with W. J. Mann as first postmaster. The community soon boasted two churches, a school, general store, blacksmith shop, public well, gin, and horse racing track. After the post office was discontinued in 1889, the community began to decline. The school remained open until 1933, when it was consolidated with the Paradise school system. The last remaining building in Draco was moved in 1937.
About this site
Draco is a historical marker in Paradise, Wise County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 89 historical markers documented in Wise County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 159 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.1054, -97.7446 near Paradise. The nearest cataloged historic site is Dallas, Pacific & Southeastern Railway (historical marker), about 2.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Wilson Praire Cemetery, Bethel Cemetery #3, and "Machine Gun" Kelley.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5497004770. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
