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.
In the late 19th century, Texas became known for its cattle drives, in which cowboys would move herds of cattle from Texas to railheads in Kansas and other northern states. The cattle drives were dangerous and difficult work, but they played a key role in the development of the American cattle industry.