Historical Markers in Texas

Site of the Town of Zavala

History·Jasper County·Texas

Established upon land included in the empresario grant in 1829 to Lorenzo de Zavala in whose honor it was named * Early boat landing * Mail and stage station * Incorporated in 1838 * A post office until the Civil War * Erected by the State of Texas 1936

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31.0090, -94.1376

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