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La Grange, Fayette County

Marker Text

Formed from Colorado and Bastrop counties. Created December 14, 1837. Organized January 1, 1838. Named in honor of Marquis de LaFayette. 1757-1834. Nobleman and republican friend of Washington and of the United States. County Seat, La Grange.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Corner of N. College & E. Travis St., La Grange. (La Grange, US Hy 77 - State Hy 71)
Marker # 1579
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Highway Marker
Code counties
Latitude, Longitude 29.909916, -96.868828

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