Historical Marker

Lawler Community

Historical marker location:
4 mi. E on FM 487, 0.5 mi. N on FM 2843, 0.2 mi. NW on CR 230, Florence, Texas
( 4 mi. E of Florence on FM 487, 0.5 mi. N on FM 2843, 0.2 mi. NW on CR 230)

Founded before mid-1800s. Named for early settler L. T. "Uncle Lee" Lawler. Beloved by citizens, for years he leased land free to community for school, church, and cemetery. First school, named for Edward Stevenson (land donor) began before 1872. Now farm and ranch area.