Historical Marker
Lyons
Historical marker location:
Lyons, Texas
( on SH 36 (in front of community center), Lyons)
Marker installed: 1968
An 1878 railway work camp; in 1880 became town of Lyon's Station, named for site donor, W. A. Lyon. Soon had 3 cotton gins, an oil mill, many businesses. In 1894 hosted first auto ever seen in this county, with rides for the daring.
Now gateway to Lake Somerville Recreation Area.