Historical Markers in
Cass County, Texas

Atlanta-Miller Grade School Avinger Cemetery Bessie Coleman Cass County Cass County Courthouse Chalybeate Springs Civilian Conservation Corps at Linden Corinth Cemetery Cornett Cemetery Dennis Cemetery Douglassville Baptist Church Douglassville Cemetery Floyds' Hill Church - Cemetery Harris Chapel Cemetery Hickory Grove Cemetery Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church John Robin Heard John Robin Heard Cemetery Kildare Cemetery Law's Chapel Methodist Church Laws Chapel Cemetery Masonic Lodge Hall and First Baptist Church Mathews - Powell House Methodist Episcopal Church of Douglassville Mount Zion Baptist Church of Christ Old Liberty Cemetery and Site of Enon Primitive Baptist Church Pine Crest Cemetery Pleasant Hill School Shelton-Rankin Cemetery Smith-Hicks House Smith-Hoyt-Youngs Home Smyrna Baptist Church Stephenson's Ferry Texas Confederate Legislator, Dr. M. D. K. Taylor Town of Hughes Springs Trammel's Trace Trammel's Trace United Methodist Church of Atlanta Whittaker Memorial Cemetery
The state of Texas was once an independent country known as the Republic of Texas. It gained independence from Mexico in 1836 and was a separate nation until it was annexed by the United States in 1845.
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Cass County, Texas, located in the northeastern part of the state, has a rich and diverse history dating back thousands of years. Throughout its early history, the area was inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Caddo and Cherokee tribes. European settlers began to arrive in the early 19th century, with the establishment of a trading post and the establishment of the county in 1846.

The county was named after Lewis Cass, a statesman and politician from Michigan who served as Secretary of State under President James Buchanan. In its early years, Cass County saw rapid growth, fueled by the discovery of rich mineral deposits, including lead, zinc, and coal. The county became an important center for the mining industry and attracted numerous settlers and investors seeking economic opportunities.

Cass County played an important role during the Civil War, as it was strategically located between the Confederate and Union forces. The county experienced both Union and Confederate occupation during the war, and many of its residents enlisted in both armies. The war left a lasting impact on the county, with many buildings and properties destroyed or damaged.

After the Civil War, Cass County experienced a period of slow recovery, but it gradually rebounded with the development of agriculture, particularly cotton and timber industries. The discovery of oil in the early 20th century brought another wave of growth and prosperity to the county. Today, Cass County continues to thrive as a rural community with a strong agricultural base and a rich historical heritage.

This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Cass County, Texas.

  • 1848 - Cass County is established as a county in Texas.
  • 1850s - The population of Cass County booms with the discovery of oil in the area.
  • 1861-1865 - Cass County sends many soldiers to fight in the American Civil War.
  • 1880s - The railroad arrives in Cass County, further boosting its economy and population.
  • 1930s - The Great Depression hits Cass County, leading to economic struggles for the community.
  • 1950s - The construction of Lake O' the Pines brings recreational opportunities to Cass County.
  • 1970s - Cass County experiences a decline in population due to the decline of the oil industry.
  • 2000s - Cass County focuses on diversifying its economy and promoting tourism.