Gordonville is an unincorporated community in northwestern Grayson County, Texas, United States.[2]

History

Gordonville is situated on Farm to Market Road 901, and sits on the shore of Lake Texoma. It was part of a sheep ranch until 1872. William Quantrill and his army often visited Gordonville during the American Civil War, and Quantrill named the town after his treasurer, Silas M. Gordon.[3]

References

  1. ^ Population information
  2. ^ "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  3. ^ Association, Texas State Historical. "Gordonville, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved July 15, 2024.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordonville,_Texas
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