Historical Marker

Morrell Boarding House

Historical marker location:
205 N. Jackson St., Ladonia, Texas
( on Jackson St. north of Jackson and E. Paris St. intersection)
Marker installed: 1965

Built 1864 by Rev. D. B. Morrell and wife Laura. Housed Featherstone Institute students. Oldest house in Ladonia.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) - 1965.

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The cattle industry played a significant role in the development of Texas, with cowboys driving cattle from Texas to railheads in Kansas during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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