Historical Marker

Doak Pavilion Site

Historical marker location:

700 Sloan St., Taylor, Texas

( 700 Sloan St., Taylor)

Built 1891 by Dr. A. V. Doak, early settler and civic leader, at end of his street car line, which operated three mule-drawn cars. Used for plays, dances, other amusements. Held crowds of 1,000. In 1900 the pavilion was sold and dismantled.