Lawrence Chapel Cemetery

Historical marker location:

CR 473, Thrall, Texas

( FM 112, 6 mi. SE of Thrall. Marker reported missing Aug. 2017.)

Marker installed: 1970

Adam Lawrence (1799-1878), pioneer farmer and cattle raiser, donated this tract in 1840. Born in Kentucky, he received a Texas land grant, 1822. Fought in Texas Revolution (1836) and many Indian battles. Once jumped horse 20 feet into river below to evade war party.

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